Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Production Scheduler to be based out of our Harvey, Illinois facility. Reporting to the Production Control Manager, this person will be responsible for supporting manufacturing areas by planning plant production based on stocking levels, maintaining production schedules, tracking production, and reviewing any factors affecting schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of production scheduling/demand planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you'll do:

• Evaluate production demand and determine schedule dates to meet customers' order. Track production to ensure delivery dates will be met.

• Develop the production schedule based on targeted inventory levels with input from Sales and Operations.

• Prioritize production schedules based on supply chain deficits, product demand and sales forecasts.

• Coordinate and work with all departments including Operations to exceed the company departmental and customer's goals and objectives.

• Reconcile inventory variances. Manage multiple work activities and frequently changing priorities. Review product forecasts for new, existing, and discontinued items.

• Develop relevant performance metrics, monitor performance, and issue weekly and monthly reports.

• Support performance and process procedures. Review output level to established target levels and production compliance, monitor, and report shortages and make management aware of any potential shortages.

• Perform all work in accordance with established departmental work instructions.

• Embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

What you'll bring:

• 3-5 years of production scheduling/demand planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with ERP systems (JDE, SAP, etc.) strongly preferred.

• Intermediate to expert knowledge in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

• Capability to prioritize and plan efficiently and effectively in an ever-changing customer service environment.

• Satisfaction driven environment; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume environment.

• Flexibility within a diverse organization is a must; Self-motivated, self-directed. Ability to work remote as necessary while maintaining appropriate communications with area management and internal customers.

• Ability to direct workflow, manage others and be an effective decision maker.

• Attention to detail; Organized; Self driven, self-starter.

• Ability to develop processes.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadline in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-oriented environment.

• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

• Familiarity with creating reports/tools in Power BI, Tableau, MS Access, creating macros, and/or Pivot tables is a plus.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore Immersion Program and how your job will deliver Atkore's Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.

• Gain an understanding of the production team and how we support and deliver results.

• Gain an understanding of the materials and resources needed to be effective and successful in your role.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Fully understand the planning, scheduling, procurement, and inventory processes as well as labor planning for production.

• Create work instructions to standardize requirements related to the position.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Deliver on projects that positively impacts the business.

• Provide support for key initiatives that deliver Atkore's strategy.

• Help find opportunities and bring new solutions with a focus on continuous improvement.

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!