Junior Production Scheduler - Markham, Canada - Equest

Description

The Junior Production Scheduler is responsible for the smooth operations of the production cycle on a daily basis. The Junior Production Scheduler will translate Client expectations into production requirements to ensure optimal customer service and product quality. Liaison between departments, vendors, sales and production to ensure optimal communication and output.

Salary: $40, $50,000.00

Production Operations

• Prepares production schedules for departments and the organization through utilizing ERP software and dashboards.
  
• Draws up a master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet completion dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Arranges orders into a sequential work schedule.
• Examines and analyzes production specifications and capacity data, and performs mathematical calculations to determine production processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Analyze data using softwares (e.g Microsoft Excel) through various means, not limited to: Pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established production sequences and lead times.
• Monitor the execution of the production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion, escalating complex issues to the Manager for resolution.
• Investigate production problems, analyze root causes, and provide solutions.
• Achieves both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates by utilizing plant production lead times and historical performance data to create schedules.
• Drive stability in an ERP system with Demand and Inventory Planning.
  Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules, and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports.
  May prepare lists and purchase orders to obtain required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Occasional work and take calls after hours and/or on weekends.
• Seek cost/waste reductions, identify and improve inefficient processes, and suggest continuous improvement projects for the department
  

Qualifications:

• Post secondary diploma/degree in Printing, Production Planning, Business Management, Project Management, and/or other relevant experience is a requirement.
• Knowledge and understanding of digital print, Offset, Print & Mail and related processes.
• Working knowledge of all facets of print production: press, bindery, and graphics is an asset.
• Proficient in PC based software. Intermediate to expert knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel - including but not limited to: pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills e.g. working well with others, communication, positive attitude.
• Excellent organization skills