PRODUCTION SCHEDULER Job Listing at Smyth in Austin, MN (Job ID 1835)

Description

Smyth is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to everyday moments, you get the opportunity to make a difference. Come take the next step in growing your career with us! 

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and service-minded individual to join the Production team as a Scheduler in our Austin, Minnesota location. Every day Smyth brings our customers' labels and packaging to life, creating a customer experience that is second to none, and enabling them to stand out over the competition. Imagine walking through stores and seeing our labels on your favorite products and brands!

This is a full-time opportunity, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and much more 

Key responsibilities for Production Scheduler include: 

• Using estimates, time standards, delivery commitments, and other data to prepare production schedules by assigning time to plant equipment and labor-hour requirements to operations necessary to complete the job
• Plan the schedule of production departments using job planning and scheduling systems 
• Manage assets, critical spare parts inventory, purchasing, and work orders through MVP software
• Work closely with teams/departments to continue to improve the level of service and quality provided to the customer 
• Participate in continuous improvement teams focusing on Lean methodologies; help continue sustainability through following standard work and completing assigned paperwork

The ideal candidate for Production Scheduler must demonstrate:         

• Effective time management and ability to prioritize multiple long- and short-term projects meeting all related deadlines

• Strong organizational skills and high degree of attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of all Scheduling/Utilization procedures
• Independent judgment, proactive thinking, and strong analytical capabilities 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of people inside and outside the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, supervisory, leadership, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a diverse group/variety of people and personalities

Education, Experience and Credentials  

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required: 2+ Year's related experience; experience in similar scheduling role preferred
• Preferred: Experience in the flexo printing industry
• Preferred: Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing and ISO/BRC quality systems