Production Scheduler - Full-time

Join America's premier steel bridge fabricator! Veritas Steel's employees have been building America's bridges with American-made steel for more than 100 years. We specialize in complex bridges and structures of all shapes and sizes, whether arches, cable-stayed, suspension, bascule, or plate girders, we build it. Veritas is committed to providing employees with opportunities for training and professional development. If being a part of Building America's Infrastructure is something that interests you, then apply now! Relocation Assistance is available.

The Production Scheduler employed at Veritas Steel's Eau Claire location is responsible for managing and controlling the master schedule of all areas of the facility. The Production Scheduler works closely with the Project Management Department and the facility’s Operations leadership team to ensure production is delivered to a schedule that meets or exceeds our customer’s satisfaction with regard to project quality and delivery timing. This dynamic individual has a high level of energy and ability to energize others, is passionate for their work, enjoys problem solving and is focused on quality execution. This position requires a great deal of data analytics, ERP sophistication and the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear manner throughout our organization. The Production Scheduler will be good at finding ways to improve performance and identify gaps in productivity levels between Operations and Project Management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the development of the fabrication plans to align with the company’s planning software and our customers’ requirements
• Coordinates project planning sessions to establish sequence of operations for each item type
• Creates and supplies cut lists and kit lists to production – including both quantity and timing
• Assists with the management of rework and quality issues to ensure our customers’ needs are met
• Coordinates the Project Management by reviewing project drawings and estimates; when needed, also communicates changes and gaps to ensure they are addressed
• Creates weekly dashboards that report out production performance
• Active member of the facility management team
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative and functional environment where teamwork is essential to effectively and efficiently accomplish aggressive objectives
• Maintains active communication and feedback loops for all employees
• Requires daily entry for job costing and performance info the companies planning tool

Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, preferred
• Thorough understanding of lean and six sigma principles and applications
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills and Leadership ability
• Outstanding organizational skills