Purpose of Role

The Production Scheduler is responsible for the order fulfillment process from order entry to the production of our customer orders.

Areas of Accountabilities

• Responsible for processing all incoming orders accurately to meet customer delivery schedule.
• Responsible for effective and timely communication to Sales and Operations to clearly show how we will meet our customers’ needs.
• Utilize Rehrig Management System to establish expected work standards and identify when deviations occur. Implement A3 problem solving to resolve gaps in work standards.
• Ensure floor stock requirements are met for key customers. Manage floor stock inventory levels according to seasonality demands and minimize any possible overstock.
• Plan for production that balances customer needs, plant capacity and overhead costs.
• Update Production Schedule and RIMS daily to meet customer needs. Communicate all production disruptions that result in delivery delays to Sales and Freight Services in a timely manner.
• Tender orders to Freight Services with enough notice to keep freight costs at a minimum.
• Address gaps in core processes related to Scheduling. Use root cause analysis and resources to systematically eliminate gaps and build consistent and robust processes.
• Assist with case management for customer service failures to determine root cause and gaps in current process. Implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with cross functional group to ensure smooth order fulfillment. Customer Service, Production, Shipping, Freight Services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Planning or other relevant experience 2+ years preferred
• Minimum – Microsoft Office, Outlook, intermediate level with Excel.
• Preferred- Intermediate level with JDE Edwards
• Capable of working in a very fast paced, 24/7 work environment.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.