Production Planner/Scheduler

Innovairre
US - Virginia - Huddleston
March 28, 2024
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Innovairre - WE HELP PEOPLE WHO HELP PEOPLE

We make great things happen for some of the world's most vibrant organizations. We are the worldwide leader in non-profit fundraising. The company serves more than 500 marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, and commercial clients, with 4000+ employees working across five different continents and 28 countries around the world. Our direct marketing services deliver results utilizing our in-house production, design capabilities, data and digital expertise, and fully integrated approach producing timely and cost-efficient direct mail packages for our worldwide clients.

Job Summary:

The Production Scheduler plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of production operations within the facility. They are responsible for scheduling production processes and departments, ensuring optimal utilization of materials, employees, and equipment availability. Monitoring production processes, implementing improvements, and reducing costs are key components of this role. This role demands a proactive individual capable of managing complex production schedules while maintaining effective communication and adhering to quality standards.

Responsibilities and Activities:

Develops daily or weekly production schedules to meet manufacturing goals and customer delivery deadlines
Facilitates the provision of materials and components necessary for production
Manages product deliveries to customers effectively
Analyzes relevant data to create reports and optimize production schedules
Utilizes collected data to improve scheduling efficiency and effectiveness
Communicates daily attainment data and weekly output reliability to the production team
Maintains frequent communication with various departments to ensure smooth operations
Utilizes various communication channels including email and software platforms

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Associate's Degree or higher is preferred, or a combination of education and experience
General knowledge of printing, bindery, envelope, and mail services equipment
Prior experience with Direct Mail, print design, and similar equipment is desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is essential
Ability to learn and utilize ERP systems; experience with PrintStream ERP software is advantageous
Competence in using accounting software, logistics planning programs, word processing software, and manufacturing software
Ability to read and interpret various documents including purchase orders, job layouts, safety rules, and procedure manuals
Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of addressing groups of customers or employees.
High level of attention to detail
Willingness to be accountable for the quality of production output
Full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, potentially including overtime
Flexibility to work occasional shifts beyond regular hours to meet production requirements

Innovairre is an equal opportunity employer.

Innovairre recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, age, family or marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

At Innovairre, we have a clear vision: to foster and maintain a supportive and cooperative workplace that celebrates uniqueness and advances equity. We pride ourselves on helping people help people, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at Innovairre-it is in everything that we do.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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