Western Extrusions Hiring for Logistics Scheduler Job at Carrollton, TX Full Time

Western Extrusions is now seeking a Logistics Scheduler for our facility in Carrollton, TX.

(214)758-7479

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Logistics Manager, this individual plans/prepares schedules for production, and all downstream departments: Draws up master schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet forecasted master schedule. Plans and schedules workflow for each operation according to previously established lead times. Scheduler confers with manager to determine status of production schedule. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

Required Skills:

· Advanced knowledge of and proficient with MS office products (Excel, Project, Words, Etc.)

· The ability to follow direction and work together with ALL levels of staff/management.

· The ability to accurately communicate ideas, instructions, questions, problems, solutions.

Physical Job:

· The ability to clearly and concisely perceive sounds and understand detailed oral communications.

· The ability to hear warning signals and alarms given verbally and mechanically.

· The ability to see, read and understand written communications: including directions, instructions and warning signs, to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision).

· Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to lift 25 to 30 pounds.

Essential Functions:

· Create and maintain production schedules/changes; to ensure a controlled flow of materials through to the plant

· Respond to and resolve scheduling/production issues

· Communicates with production departments in order to ensure all plan dates are met.

· Proactively identifies bottlenecks or areas that would delay production.

· Review and evaluate production progress, work in process, raw material inventory and finished goods demand.

· Coordinating cross-functional interdepartmental activity as needed (i.e., with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, program managers operations, and logistics).

· High level of interpersonal skills, detail oriented, quality conscious, able to work independently and efficiently on various assignments, self-motivated, knowledge of systems structure, process oriented

Requirements:

· 2-3 years work experience in a manufacturing, industrial engineering or related manufacturing engineering fields.

· High school diploma or an equivalent amount of education, training or experience will be considered

· Strong Communication (written and oral) and Analytical skills

· Prefer previous experience working in SAP or a like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool.

· Proficient use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

· APICS certification or equivalent

· Bilingual a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location