Production Scheduler

Elyria & Hodge Foundries•Elyria, OH

About The Position

Foundry work is tough. It takes grit, it takes hard work, and it takes people who can think on their feet and solve complex problems. Are you up to the task? Our history dates back to 1905, when we began to produce castings in Elyria, Ohio, for the machine tool, gas engine and other industries. Our Hodge Foundry location began operation in 1876 and built a reputation for quality casting from its Greenville, Pennsylvania location. The two foundries joined to form a single company in 2008, which is today known as Elyria Foundry. We are a fast-paced, technically advanced, customer-focused operation creating high-quality, American-made products and we’re looking for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the Team! Position: Production Scheduler The Production scheduler manages the scheduling of orders and production in all areas of the Foundry. This position is responsible for all aspects of production planning to optimize the use of material sand resources while meeting customer expectations and delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
5-10 years of experience in production scheduling or planning within a fast paced, manufacturing environment is required
Strong knowledge of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory management
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Customer service focused (internal and external customers)
Basic computer skills – Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management is preferred
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and value stream principles is a plus
General knowledge of the foundry industry is preferred
Proficiency with scheduling software and data analysis tools
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and reviewing all activities related to production planning and scheduling to meet customer requirements
Evaluate capacity and resource availability to ensure production schedules are achievable and cost-effective
Analyze available data to identify trends and bottlenecks, and to make informed scheduling decisions
Revise schedules as needed based on priorities, material availability, and resource constraints
Establish priorities for customer orders and communicate changes to internal teams to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction
Proactive external customer communication (keep strong lines of open communication through changes)
Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, sales and production teams to resolve issues and maintain schedule integrity
Drive improvements in scheduling and production control
Develop and run reports as needed
Perform other duties as required