Master Production Scheduler presso CVI

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for strategically developing run plans for all packaging production lines in order to champion successful, efficient and accurate completion of production jobs through the department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes set production rules and loading schedules to build a product sequence run order for all production lines.

• Analyzes capacity of resources in partnership with the Production Leadership and balances the workload accordingly in order to meet the target dates as identified on the Master Production Schedule.

• Collaborates with Planning department on new product launches and capacity needs for the launch.

• Works closely with Operations Production Management, Cell leaders, and plant personnel on schedule changes, rushes, and production inquiries.

• Analyzes lead times with operations and supply chain to ensure schedule accuracy.

• Works with Sr. Manager of Packaging Operations to develop KPI’s around machine utilization and efficiency rates to help overall productivity and production predictability.

• Tracks progress of production, and reviews factors which affect schedules with Production Coordinators and Leads.

• Monitors daily production process, workflow, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

• Efficiently assigns production schedules to minimize throughput costs.

• Reviews production specifications; identifies and reports plant capacity constraints.

• Analyzes past and present data to generate reports and effective schedules.

• Generates daily or weekly production reports to managers for critical decision-making purposes.

• Creates and publishes high level integrated master schedules in accordance with the requirements of the relevant production stakeholders.

• Coordinates with production to develop and maintain scheduling parameters.

• Works with managers to develop potential solutions to improve capacity and production performance.

• Works with floor leadership to execute and implement process improvements.

• Facilitates daily, weekly and monthly scheduling reviews.

• Collaborates as an active member of the Packaging Leadership Team and engages with other members of the team on initiatives as required. 

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn quickly and pick up new concepts, technologies, and analytical techniques
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced preferred
  • Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong ethical and moral compass
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as the ability to take on independent initiatives as business needs dictate
• Ability to read and understand capacity models 

Work Environment:

• Work Conditions:
  • Normal Office environment >75%
  • Prolonged sitting in front of PC >75%
  • Noisy conditions (when on the floor) <25%
  • Dusty conditions (when on the floor) <25%
  • Hot or humid conditions- Exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures 25-50%

• Physical Demands:
  • Standing <25%
  • Sitting >75%
  • Walking 25-50%
  • Climbing- 20 steps, 7"' steps <25%
  • Hand/eye coordination >75%
  • Finger/wrist dexterity >75%
  • Grasping/ pinching 
  • Coupling- 30#  <75%

Experience: 

• 5 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Minimum of 1-year work experience as a production scheduler or in a similar position in the production industry

Education: 

• Associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent experience and education.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $78,793.00 - $105,057.00 and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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