Production Scheduler Jobs in Vermont

Job Title: Production Planner Company: Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems Location: Vergennes, VT Description: Apply planning, scheduling, and inventory management techniques to insure the integrity and achievement of the production plan with focus on the continued improvement of production processes   ·          Plan, schedule, and execute customer orders to meet business objectives   ·          Schedules requirements to support customer request through collaboration with other department including contracts and purchasing   ·          Support on time delivery goals to achieve customer satisfaction   ·          Identify and put into action lean methodologies in planning and inventory management   ·          Support inventory management activities   ·          Assess the impact of ECO's on bills of material and inventory, execute changes as required   ·          Monitors production schedules and expedites the flow of materials and parts through production areas   ·          Represent department in new program activity meetings, manufacturing support meetings, and inventory management meetings   ·          Identify and communicate risks and opportunities associated with achievement of production plans

Job Title: Multi-Site Production Scheduler/Analyst Company: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Location: Waterbury, VT Description: GMCR is motivated to achieve success because the more profitable we are, the more good we can do in the world. We create the ultimate coffee experience in every life we touch from tree to cup. We aspire to behave in a way that everyone we interact with is better off for having known us. The Multi-Site Production Scheduler/Analyst is a support role for the business unit (IBU) based production schedulers. The Master Production Scheduler/Analyst is the principal liaison between Order Management, DRP Management, the Planning Group and the Production Groups in interpreting inventory requirements into production schedules and resource needs at the item (SKU) and business unit level. The Multi-Site Production Scheduler/Analyst also analyzes the performance of the business unit Schedulers relative to the Period Plan and Inventory Policy, and guides business unit Schedulers on finite schedule management and capacity balancing. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct reports ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? To monitor the daily Production Schedules and short-term demand/order data by IBU (utilizing the Planning 4-weeker, Daily Delivery Performance Hit Reports, customized queries and other data sources) and to guide mitigation of projected Out of Stocks or Safety Stock deficits. ? To monitor production to schedule by IBU and analyze and report performance to guide continuous improvement or capacity/resource allocation. ? From directions of the Production Planning Manager and input of the Distribution Resource Manager, determine target inventory by SKU at proscribed levels to keep a high rate of turnover, minimizing inventory investment and ensuring the freshest products, while satisfying the inventory levels needed to support demand with the minimum number of out-of-stock events at each of the IBUs. ? Analyze and adjust the Stocking Periods and Planning BOMs by SKU by IBU, and advise on optimal batch sizes to IBU Schedulers. ? Analyze and advise IBU Schedulers on production schedules with the aim of balancing staff capacities and production efficiencies. ? Use and promote further development of the computer system tools to automate and calculate the forecasting and scheduling functions. ? Adjust manufacturing production schedules and provide detailed production instructions where applicable and as necessary in a supporting role to IBU Schedulers. ? Resolve planning and scheduling challenges through a combination of queries, reports, communication and other problem solving techniques. ? Complete the required daily routine of analysis, problem solving, and daily reporting which incorporates daily priorities related to Order Management Demand, Manufacturing Supply, and Distribution and Inventory requirements. ? Write queries used for extracting customer order information, inventory requirements, supply and demand signals, etc. ? Resolves materials requirements with buyers to meet production schedule needs. ? Adjusts and corrects item system parameters, such as routings, Bill of Materials, calendars, work centers, etc., as needed to reflect the dynamic product mix and manufacturing environment. ? Participate in the weekly review of production capacity scheduling, coordinating planned downtime allocations for machine maintenance to inform the production scheduling availability of processes and machines. ? Report in the weekly review of production-to-schedule performance with production supervisors. ? Participation, and sometimes leadership, in continuous improvement activities impacting processes or materials in planning and production. OTHER NECESSARY FUNCTIONS: ? Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by GMCR and the department. ? Performs other duties as requested by management. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Five plus years in supply chain management with demonstrated record of achievement and advancement. ? Solid understanding of supply chain tactics for a manufacturing environment; experience with food manufacturing preferred. ? Prior experience with multi-site enterprise resource planning systems, including production scheduling, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II). ? Outstanding organizational skills to ensure tight deadlines are met both internally and externally. ? Ability to guide the work of the BU production schedulers, work autonomously and in a team environment, to get along with others and with management both internally and externally. ? Ability and enthusiasm for acquiring new skills and knowledge, as well as for developing others. ? Highly developed analytic and problem-solving skills ? Competent data management, query, and Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook and Word. High level of skill and experience with Excel required. ? Positive, motivated team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment ? Ability to uphold Safety standards, participate in Continuous Process Improvement on the job, and follow our Manufacturing best practices. ? Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions. ? Ability to follow GMCR policies and procedures as well as our Operating principles. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: - Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday). We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package, and a collaborative work environment. Green Mountain Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment with GMCR are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical as provided by a GMCR selected physician. This examination must be completed prior to the first day of employment. We reserve the right to determine the suitability of an applicant for a position based on an evaluation of all available information, including but not limited to past work performance, applications, resumes, and references. GMCR is an E-Verify employer.