Scheduler jobs in Greenville, MS

We are currently looking for a qualified and dependable Production Scheduler for our Rosedale, MS location. AXEL is a grease lubricant manufacturer with plants in Rosedale, MS, Schertz, TX and Tulsa, OK.

We are part of the international growing lubricant company, Axel Christiernsson with locations in Sweden, France and the Netherlands. To find out more about AXEL Americas and AXEL Royal, please visit our website at axelch.com.

No walk-ins or calls please. If you meet the criteria below, we would love to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for successfully creating & maintaining the production schedules according to customer needs and maximizing effectiveness and throughput in all aspects of the production process. This will include balancing incoming sales orders with existing capacity and backlog, distributing upcoming schedules to team leads and supervisors, and coordinating with internal business partners.

Some ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules and targets to ensure appropriate equipment utilization and delivery on customer needs
• Ensure transparency on material availability, identify potential shortfalls, and create visibility of needs and support from internal business partners
• Track and Monitor Performance Indicators associated with Production Efficiencies
• Balance existing labor and machine capacity to maximize efficiency and production throughput
• Examine all aspects of the scheduling process, including historical data and customer forecast, to improve production processes wherever possible
• Act as liaison to Customer Service and Sales teams to create quicker awareness of product delivery and issues that could impact customers
• Report to the leadership team regarding existing orders, challenges, and production forecasting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must be a self-starter
• Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability
• Strong computer skills especially excel
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in production or related field required
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, administration or relevant field preferred
• Three years in a manufacturing environment, batch production scheduling preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:

No travel expected

Regularly required to talk and hear while performing the duties of this position

Regularly required to sit and operate computer

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Professional office environment and manufacturing plant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rosedale, MS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a drug screen and background check upon receiving a job offer?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Scheduling: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person