Production Scheduler & Planner

Job description

Responsible for planning and scheduling production activities by coordinating with Sales, Production, Purchasing, QA, and Customer Service to ensure efficient workflow and on-time order fulfillment. Prepares forecasts and production documentation to support operational accuracy and material readiness. Qualifications: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned. - Collaborate with the sales team to align production schedules with customer forecasts and adjust capacity planning accordingly. - Partner with the production team to optimize order scheduling, ensuring efficient workflow and maximizing productivity. - Coordinates with purchasing to secure the timely availability of materials necessary to meet production timelines. - Works closely with quality assurance and line managers to schedule sample runs, ensuring production meets the required specifications. - Communicate with customer service to manage order changes and ensure alignment with customer expectations. - Forecasts monthly production volumes based on current schedules and customer demand. - Prepares and distributes job packets and pallet tags for schedule...