Production Scheduler

Are you looking to work with professional and creative co-workers to advance humankind by doing good physics while having fun? Kimball Physics, Inc. is in Wilton NH, surrounded by rolling hills, deep woods, quiet ponds, and hiking trails. We have a friendly work environment, generous benefits, and are currently looking for a Production Scheduler to join our team.

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler plans, schedules, coordinates, and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Duties: Create and maintain production schedules to meet customers and master production plan needs.

• Develop daily and weekly schedules and balance labor and machine capacity. Create and manage work order progress throughout its process and review transaction accuracy prior to closing work order Coordinate with cross-functional team (Quality, Customer Service and Shipping) to meet scheduling needs. Participate in new product introduction meetings. Monitor progress against the schedule and contact production frequently. Assist with identifying obsolete parts and communicating updates to Production and Engineering department to ensure replacement parts are updated accordingly. Maintain accurate production reports and records. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Understand the products, manufacturing processes, and resource capabilities. Ability to balance conflicting objectives, such as inventory, changeover minimization, and long production runs. Good computer skills utilizing MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel and ERP systems. Solid verbal and written communication skills with a strong ability to follow written or verbal instructions Significant product/process knowledge. Proven Organizational skills Able to work well under pressure and adjust well to change. Strong analytic skills and ability to review large sets of data for streamlined decision making. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent or trade school diploma required
• 3 years of related work experience. Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time Occasionally we must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.