Job Details

Production Scheduler

Reports to: Plant Manager - Directly, Master Scheduler - Indirectly

Location: Houston

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Production Scheduler in our Houston, TX location. If you are looking to join a great organization and an opportunity to become a part of our growing team, this may be the job for you!

Position Summary:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, processing, and tracking production orders according to the schedule and action reports. Expedites and prioritizes work orders according to need while maintaining inventory stock. This role involves working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Regularly communicates with various departments regarding order and production status and provides active and up to date lead times to sales. This role also involves leading the Manufacturing Order Processing.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize work order to facilitate and expedite production
• Monitors manufacturing schedules
• Review work order specifications and prioritize customer requirements
• Design production schedule by location, sequence, products, and completion dates
• Maintain, monitor, and update production database
• Generate, review and analyze capacity reports
• Assist with material and enterprising resources planning
• Anticipate short term gaps in production and works to maintain inventory stock levels
• Coordinate and communicate with various departments regarding production and material planning issues to include: lead times, sold orders, stock replenishment, production gaps, pending orders, transfers and special orders, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• High School Diploma/GED (General Equivalency Diploma) required
• Associates or Bachelors degree strongly preferred
• 2+ years of related scheduling experience or equivalent training, previous processing experience with material resource planning a plus
• Previous experience utilizing a Material Requirement Planning (MRP system)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical mindset and a focus on data-driven decisions
• Proficient with Microsoft office programs and related computer applications
• Ability to multi-task and respond quickly in a fluid and fast paced work environment
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills