Production Scheduler
Company: Novolex
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Why Choose Us?Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation,
choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper,
plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and
industrial markets.Our Sustainability CommitmentThe Novolex
sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products,
our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our
growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation
of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us
achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging
initiatives.How You'll Perform the RoleThe Production Scheduler is
responsible for proactively maintaining and continuously improving
the production schedule. The Production Scheduler is responsible
for complete and accurate communication to all levels of the Supply
Chain Team, providing the necessary information in a clear and
concise manner, enabling the group to achieve the performance level
necessary to provide exemplary service.Essential Functions & Key
Responsibilities:Calculate figures such as required amounts of
labor, materials, and manufacturing costs, using production
schedules, MRP/MPS system and reports, calculators, or
computers.Compile information, such as production rates and
progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer
information, so that status reports can be completed.Confer with
Plant Supervisors and Operators, Procurement, Distribution, and
Customer Service to coordinate production and shipping activities,
and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.Examine documents,
materials, and products, monitoring work processes, in order to
assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and
specifications.Maintain accurate production schedule, providing
data to Procurement in order to ensure that inventories of
materials and supplies are available to facilitate efficiencies and
to meet production demands.Review documents such as production
schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel
and material requirements and material priorities.Revise production
schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material
shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with
Management, Customer Service, and Production.Work with New Product
Setup to establish Bills of Material (BOM), routings, and
information on required equipment, numbers of workers needed, and
cost projections.Plan production commitments and timetables for
business units, specific programs, and/or jobs, using sales
forecasts.Monitor production data, including volume produced,
consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures, using
this information for Continuous Improvement activities such as
maintenance of routings and BOMs, increasing accuracy of production
schedule and efficiency reporting.Lead Small Group meetings
involving Safety Committee objectives, SQF requirements and
documentation. Hold weekly Toolbox meetings with production
personnel to help translate Company objectives so everyone is
working toward the same goals.What We Need From YouBachelors degree
(B.A. or B.S.), preferably in a business, technical or behavioral
science discipline or a combination of education and 5-10 years of
work-related experience equivalent to a four-year college degree
required.Knowledge of arithmetic, structured problem-solving tools,
and their applications, using these abilities to analyze and create
proactive solutions to reduce or eliminate problems in production
and enhance our ability to service customers, both internal and
external.Ability to identify complex problems and review related
information to develop and evaluate options and implement
solutions, involving as many resources as necessary to bring the
issue to quick and accurate resolution, involving department and
plant management on an as needed basis.Ability to work
independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks.Team
player with ability to build lasting productive business
relationships with suppliers, customers, management, and
peers.Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality
control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective
manufacture and distribution of goods.Microsoft Office knowledge
with an emphasis in Excel, working with and creating Pivot
Tables.Previous experience in ERP systems including PRMS or SAP and
strong knowledge of forecasting and demand planning.Strong
communications skills as interfacing with the Factory Manager,
Plant Supervisors and Operators, Corporate Procurement,
Distribution and Customer Service is required.What You'll Get From
UsBenefitsWith safety as our top priority and a commitment to
employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and
competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision
insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of
other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and
financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may
vary depending on where you work.Community EngagementAt Novolex,
giving back to the local communities that support us is important.
Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations
whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food
and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of
activities in the communities where our employees live and
work.Training and DevelopmentWe offer constant opportunities for
advancement. From skills development to advanced education
programs, training and development programs and courses are
available through Novolex University. Programs include company and
industry training curricula, support for formal education through
the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System
that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the
organization.#ZR #LI-MM1Job Reference: US03353by Jobble
Keywords: Novolex, Portland , Production Scheduler, Professions , Vancouver, Oregon
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