Transitioning Military - Production Scheduler at JB Poindexter & Co

Production Scheduler

Tarpon Springs, FL

United States Req #8759

Monday, May 13, 2024

This posting is for Military / Veterans only

Must be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the below locations.

We do offer a relocation package.

Tarpon Springs, FL

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

J.B. Poindexter & Co, a privately held diversified manufacturing company that offers a vast variety of career opportunities within the J.B. Poindexter & Co family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more.  We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect.  Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining J.B. Poindexter & Co winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.

How You Will Make an Impact?

J.B. Poindexter & Co is currently seeking a Production Scheduler that will be responsible for performing the production scheduling for one or more facilities.

The Nuts and Bolts:

• Instrumental in collaborating with all levels of the company to plan, set, and support a Sales and Operations Production plan
• Perform the production scheduling to maximize on-time delivery, productivity, inventory turns, gross profit, etc; utilize level loading practices for production lines by using plant loading tools and lean methodology
• Establish commitment (promise ship) dates for scheduled sales orders
• Works directly with manufacturing to support customer on-time delivery
• Will work with the sales department and Corporate Master scheduling to set long term production schedules and commitments for high volume orders
• Communicates with respective departments on any schedule changes that will adversely affect overall schedule execution or customer expectation
• Works directly with the Materials management team and fellow associates to ensure that raw materials and customer supplied items are available to support the production schedule

Required Credentials:

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (preferred).
• Strong understanding of production scheduling in a make-to-order environment with 5+ years scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of MPS/MRP systems. Experience with AS/400 a plus.
• The ability to adapt in a very fluid and cyclical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills.
• Moderate user of Microsoft Office tools, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Moderate travel up to 25% may be required.
• APICS CPIM certification a plus.

You must be able to:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  

CODE OF ETHICS:

 J.B. Poindexter & Co requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and authorities. The Production Scheduler shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation.  J.B. Poindexter & Co critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website.  The Production Scheduler is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.

SAFETY:

Safety is paramount on any J.B. Poindexter & Co operation. The Production Scheduler is expected to be familiar with the company’s safety program and enforce the safety policy always.  Never walk past an unsafe act.