Production Scheduler

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW)

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is comprised of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-focused innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. While we own many global businesses, these capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

About the Traulsen Brand

Traulsen has long been known as the premier name in refrigeration for the foodservice market. That reputation is grounded in a long history of delivering products designed and built to the highest possible standards of performance, quality and durability in the industry.

Over the years, Traulsen has constantly expanded the range of top-of-the-line refrigeration for the worldwide food equipment market, with refrigeration offerings that include reach-ins, roll-ins, undercounters, blast chillers, prep tables, dual temperature units, heated cabinets, merchandisers and specialty applications drawn from customer requests, many of which become part of our mainstream product line. It’s all based on a corporate philosophy that it takes quality to make quality—and quality creates value for the long run

SUMMARY

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to ensure that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process as production is a fast-paced environment. The role requires the ability to work with Customer Care, Manufacturing and Engineering to create production schedules and maintain material inventories. This person must have strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. The Production Scheduler position is responsible for a variety of operations connected with the movement, tracking and logging of finished goods and raw material including the coordination of customer expedites, communication with Customer Service/Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing on key planning issues, such as engineering change notices (ECN) and new product launches, preparation of various manufacturing reports and assist in the management of daily shipping flow. A successful Production Scheduler is a strong leader, a good problem-solver, and self-motivated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and schedule appropriate production to achieve expectations working with Production Supervisors, Team Leads, and operators. Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities. Prioritize and manage workload to ensure assignments address the objectives of the plant, company, and customers.
• Complete root cause analyses as it relates to scheduling and shipping issues.
• Develop capacity plans for production and pick/pack/ship.
• Responsible for cycle counting, receipt, identification, storage, disbursement, and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Monitors material inventories and maintains organization of inventory including accurate electronic inventory records and transactions. Assist in reconciling inventory errors & shortages. Monitor finished goods inventory accuracy and audit production order reporting. Coordinate ECN changes and new product launches.
• Identifies process improvements in assigned work areas.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with limited resources and a sense of urgency. Effectively prioritizes and completes production scheduling activities – enter production orders, scheduling, capacity planning, inventory control, on-time delivery, and customer service/sales/engineering interface.
• Must have a strong understanding and utilization of ERP system, Microsoft Office, and reporting systems.
• Use lean manufacturing techniques coupled with data driven decision making to exceed customer on-time delivery standards.
• Work well with colleagues and produce results within a fast paced and high-pressure atmosphere. Combine strong attention to detail with an orientation towards results/execution.
• Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed above may also be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of responsibility.

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BS/BA degree in manufacturing or another related field preferred

Desired Education/Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a in production planning and control role strongly preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Forklift License is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

• Required to attend work when scheduled. Attendance is an essential function and working overtime as scheduled to meet customer expectations
• May be required to lift up to 35 pounds
• Fine manipulation is needed for PC work and use of other office equipment.
• Visual requirements include ability to read and follow directions.
• This person may encounter office hazards.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment in posted areas of the plant.
• Total awareness of the plant environment as it pertains to the safety of other employees, operation of equipment, handling of equipment/materials, and visitors required.

Working Conditions

• Periods of working in manufacturing environment
• Perform activities including bending, stooping, standing, walking
• Stand and walk from two (2) to four (4) hours per day
• Climb up and down stairs four (4) to six (6) times per day
• Operate common office equipment, i.e. PC, phone, copier, printer, fax

ITW Food Equipment Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a Disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact 817-740-6747 for information on how to contact us directly.

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