Production Scheduler

Adhere and align to the Master Production Schedule. Re-sequence/re-route production orders when capacity constrained to minimize deviations from MPS. Escalate execution issues to Network Schedulers when resolution time is not allowing adherence to MPS. Manage shop floor scheduling; level load work orders based on cell capacity. Manage work orders to ensure manufacturing has always has work and communicates with operations if otherwise. Direct daily workflow (WIP - “work in process”) through analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams. Align and set priorities for resources and shared resources across factory to maximize efficiency and material flow to ensure customer OTD. Expedite orders for customers where possible; expedite shortages with buyers; communicate updates to customer service. Ensure work orders for their areas of responsibility are current, not past due, not in pick status for long periods of time. Support minimizing past due sales dollars, monitoring and resolving quality issues and drive customer on-time delivery. Support High Performance Work Teams & flexible/capable of working in different environments. Support plant continuous improvement. Communicate with cross-functional teams including: Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Purchasing. Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and techniques which will improve the scheduling function. Ensure compliance with applicable contract flow down (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc.). High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution. Minimum of one (1) year experience in supply chain or operations. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future. This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 60-mile radius of Bethel, CT will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of three (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment or supply chain. Thorough knowledge of industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and MFG Pro. Proficient computer-systems knowledge and application skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization (customers, marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing). Desire to work in a collaborative environment with strong ability to take action and get results. Ability to quickly analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have a measurable impact. LI-CB3 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.