Career Opportunities: Manufacturing Scheduling Manager (31710) - Gojo
Akron, OH
About the Job
Information about #31710 Manufacturing Scheduling Manager
Formulated to Care
For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL® has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.
The positive impact of our PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.
Role Objective
The Manufacturing Scheduling Manager is a leader on the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team. They will manage the execution of plant production schedules for all internal manufacturing centers through leadership of the manufacturing scheduling team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage workflow and priorities of the manufacturing scheduling team
- Ensure conformance to production schedules as identified by the master scheduling team
- Provide guidance on mix and packaging teams' priorities as it relates to the production schedule
- Create and maintain manufacturing production schedules that optimize plant operational efficiency given the current supply plan requirements
- Develop team members (direct reports) team through coaching, mentoring and providing transparent feedback
- Strong collaboration and communication with operations teams to ensure execution of production plans
- Collaborate with supply planning team to identify opportunities for continuous improvements to the scheduling and manufacturing processes
- Communicate critical issues effectively to operations, supply planning and global sourcing
- Resolve production scheduling issues at plant and escalate unresolved issues to Operations and Sales & Operations Execution
- Participates in monthly IBP team meetings
- Use scorecards to measure performance and celebrate successes
- Will perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain or logistics preferred; directly applicable work experience required in lieu of degree
- Minimum five (5) years' planning experience required
- Previous experience leading a team of plant schedulers or other plant planning roles required
- Direct work experienced required in supply chain, production, planning, and/or sourcing
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Outstanding written and verbal communications
- Excellent organizational, leadership and project management skills
- Strong decision-making skills and results driven approach
Supervision/Coordination
This position will manage the Manufacturing Scheduling Team across both GOJO manufacturing centers in Northeast Ohio.
Role Type
Travel Requirements
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
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