Scheduler
Core
Develop, maintain, and optimize the master production schedule for a non-woven needle-punch felt manufacturing facility, coordinating activities across fiber preparation, blending, carding, needling, calendaring, singeing, tenter frame operations, finishing, quality control, packaging, and shipping.
Role type
Master Production Scheduler
Builds
Production schedules and capacity plans for non-woven needle-punch felt manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Technical Textiles / Filtration Media
Required skills
Production scheduling, Manufacturing operations, Microsoft Office proficiency, Data analysis, Capacity planning, Inventory management, Stakeholder coordination, Process improvement, Contingency planning, Reporting
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing, ISO Quality Management Systems, Non-woven textiles experience, Technical textiles experience, Needle-punch manufacturing experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Prepare and monitor master schedules containing materials, equipment, quantity, cost, staffing, time, and quality standards; Establish production priorities based on customer requirements, delivery commitments, inventory levels, and machine availability; Contribute to delivery of site KPIs (OTIF, Inventory, OEE, Yield); Coordinate with production supervisors, maintenance, engineering, QA, and customer service; Maintain running accounts of orders, work completed, and RM/WIP/FG inventory; Aid in coordination of maintenance schedules; Communicate order status changes; Analyze production constraints and identify process improvement opportunities; Prepare reports for plant leadership; Participate in daily production meetings and continuous improvement initiatives; Collaborate with purchasing for material availability; Identify material shortages and develop contingency plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
