Production Scheduler bei Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today!

Principle Accountabilities

• Utilize integrated Manufacturing Execution Systems and Warehouse Management Systems to manage, prioritize, and schedule production based on customer order requirements (ability to manage to reduce "late orders" is necessary).
• Knowledge of production areas and product flow to ensure proper scheduling. Create production plans staying informed of planned downtime and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Interpret production schedule to provide finished goods availability information to Sales, Customer Service, or others.
• Support Finance and Supply Chain management with all data analysis. This includes an analysis of late orders, customer service levels, and inventory reconciliation.
• Monitor the finished goods stock levels, order amounts and production status. Identify slow moving and obsolete inventories and make recommendations regarding disposition of items. Communicate with Operations Management to make changes, as necessary.
• Evaluate stock level requirements on a regular basis and adjust the stock levels to reflect changes in demand.
• Work with Operations Management and Corporate Scheduling to assess capacity constraints and opportunities for improving customer service.
• Periodically review lead-times and capacity models to ensure accuracy.
• Product complexity management utilizing continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Recommend cost saving measures for areas of responsibility. Identify opportunities, create project plan, and implement approved measures.
• Must be willing to engage production personnel and provide communication for production requirements, especially advanced planning of change-over and set-up requirements.
• Must collaborate with Supply Chain to take advice and offer suggestions for run quantities and orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred and 5+ years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly desired.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) which includes phone etiquette and active listening skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and managing a high volume of SKUs in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining efficient and effective relationships.
• Solid Analytical Skills.
• Good organizational skills including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with teams.