Extrusion Production Scheduler

Overview: Consider joining the Pennex family as a Extrusion Production Scheduler at our Leetonia, OH location.
The Extrusion Production scheduler is responsible for guiding the production floor by developing weekly and daily transportation schedules.
This position is responsible for creating the daily press schedules.
Responsibilities: Give input to extrusion and casting supervisors to create a cast schedule to support the extrusion press schedules.
Develop shipping schedule to minimize freight costs and support customer delivery expectations.
Prepare press schedules to include customer priorities in conjunction with customer service department.
Lead daily production/sales meeting.
Timely verbal and written communications with all departments related to changes that will affect the production schedule when appropriate.
Communicate upcoming delivery issues to sales personnel and provides scheduling alternatives.
Comply and promote safety initiatives within normal job duties as well as throughout the operation.
This job has no direct subordinates.
However, the duties of the position require supervision of projects, peers, subordinates as related to associated governmental agency compliance issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Will Have: Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent from accredited college or university is preferred High School Diploma or equivalent with advanced training or combination of education and experience is required Experience 1 to 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling and monitoring in a manufacturing environment is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling and monitoring in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Advanced Excel experience required.
Knowledge of ERP Systems.
EPICS is preferred.
Experience with inventory control is required.
Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience working in manufacturing and/or warehouse environment required.
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling multi-constraint production flows.
Automotive / APQP is preferred.
Experience with lean manufacturing is preferred.
Ability to influence.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to problem solve and think outside of the box.
A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills.
Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments.
Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately.
Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.
Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $59,000.
00/Yr.
Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $74,000.
00/Yr.