Production Scheduler

About the role

KYOCERA AVX Corporation is hiring a full-time Production Scheduler in Erie, PA, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. The role manages the fulfillment of customer orders across several product lines, coordinating with production on priorities, schedules and product requirements, and works with customer service to meet delivery commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule production for primary and secondary equipment and allocate labor resources across three shifts
• Work with purchasing so materials are available for production needs
• Review and book orders on float daily and schedule incoming customer orders
• Communicate with Sales, Customer Service, Marketing and Production about expedites and new requirements
• Review customer forecasts for errors and supply risks, and follow up on corrective actions
• Analyze pull-ins and new orders to protect service on other orders and identify pull-ins that help meet monthly sales goals
• Reroute, split or transfer product to use AVX inventories, including non-value excess stores
• Monitor work-in-progress and contact production managers to resolve delays
• Use the KAVX internal resale system to fulfill orders and update safety stock levels on key parts
• Process returned material authorizations, restock, scrap or rework returned material
• Cover and support other schedulers and guide customer service on excess stores, substitutes and other items needed to fulfill orders

Required profile

• High school diploma required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or inventory control
• Ability to work under pressure and deal well with internal and external customers
• Strong verbal, written and email communication skills

Required skills

• Excel-based queries to support job functions
• Strong analytical and computer skills