Production Scheduling Specialist
HybridBlytheville, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Plan and cost production jobs efficiently to ensure timely outbound shipments while maintaining optimal finished goods stocking levels. Anticipate and proactively resolve potential production concerns by reviewing completed work orders and reporting discrepancies to enhance data accuracy. Continuously improve processes to increase efficiency and reduce production costs through collaboration with sales, operations, and plant leadership. This role requires Monday through Friday hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with a hybrid schedule of three onsite and two remote days. You must be able to work outside normal business hours and travel occasionally.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior internship, co-op, or entry-level experience in scheduling, planning, or a manufacturing environment
- Ability to learn ERP system functions and manufacturing concepts
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and Windows-based applications
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and ideas across all organizational levels
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities to gather insights, develop solutions, and drive process improvements
- Highly organized and self-motivated, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Customer-centric mindset and professional, enthusiastic demeanor
- Continuous learner with a passion for expanding knowledge and skills
- Creative, innovative, and strategic thinker with a proven track record of implementing effective solutions
- Must be able to work outside normal business hours/days as needed
- Must be able to travel occasionally and work at an outside location
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
- Steel industry experience in a service center or processing environment
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