Production Scheduler

About the Role:   

The Production Scheduler is responsible to be an influential leader, leading in a way that is representative and supportive of the culture that IMI requires in order to hit department and company metrics and goals.  This position requires a team member that will hold others accountable for timelines and following processes but will also help to support those same people when needed.  They will have the ownership of creating work orders accurately and on-time, lead the daily scheduling huddle, and keep the team accountable for hitting goal dates. This member will bring the best out of the team, helping them accomplish and personally develop into a world-class team along with the other departments of DCS.  A world-class team operates safely and with the highest degree of quality, while becoming extremely efficient at their work, controlling costs to be profitable.

 This is an influential leadership position, meaning that this person will not directly lead anyone else but uses their personal skills to get things accomplished.  They are a part of the Production Control group, who manages the paperwork, information flow, programming, work sequencing, outside service process, material ordering, and timelines for jobs moving through manufacturing up to the point that the item is shipped.  This member will also need to be a backup for others on the team, filling in for vacation or sick days.

   

Leadership and Culture Expectations:

• Treat all members (employees) of IMI with mutual respect, care, and empathy in a “one team” philosophy.
• Take full ownership of your department and team’s success, taking responsibility to find and solve any issue that may come your way.  There is no room for a victim mentality.
• Show support for the company and other leaders to those members on the floor as any great team does.
• Be an encouraging teammate that also gives candid feedback to others in a positive and constructive manner with the intent of growing a stronger team.
• Understand and believe that focused effort towards growing your team members is the best thing for the member and the company.
• Expect and drive a high level of performance within your team, timely coaching your team members when they need to improve and holding them accountable if they don’t.
• Drive your team to take pride in their work, hitting timelines, their environment, and the culture.

 

Department Specific Responsibilities:

• • Create WO’s (Work Orders) for the different manufacturing operations with accurate information for each job.
  • Send information about jobs, BOM’s, .dxf, etc. to other departments per the processes around each.
  • Sequence the work through the manufacturing process in the most efficient, yet timeline driven way.
  • Lead the daily schedule huddle, keeping the team accountable for hitting their goal timelines, and resolving those issues that may arise which would cause us to miss our ship date.
  • Keep the job schedule tracker up to date as much as possible.

 

We’re Excited About You Because:   

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in the related area is required.
• Proficient in using basic computer software, calculators, and weight scales. Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word are most commonly used.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Detail oriented and capable of reading complex engineered drawings.
• Be highly adaptable and possess the ability to prioritize and multitask.

Physical Demands:

• Physically mobile with ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items on a concrete surface.
• Ability to read paper drawings, computer screens, and email.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
• A small amount of climbing stairs may be required.

 

Work Environment:

• Majority of time will be spent in the office, but some will be on the floor.
• The shop floor is NOT climate controlled. It is dusty, sometimes confined, and possesses constant trip hazards.
• Interaction with team members and clients in both remote and on-site locations.

 

 

Work Hours:

• This is a non-exempt position, timeliness of work is critical to the success of this position.
• As the owner of the daily huddle, it is required that this member be prepared, setup, and ready for this meeting at 8:00 a.m.
• Overtime may be needed when workload and/or timelines require
• Weekend work may be required when workload requires
• Flexible schedules can be approved by the direct leader/manager if it is not unreasonable and doesn’t impact the success of the company.

 

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position.  Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

 

About Us:   

IMI Industrial has been providing millwright and fabrication services since 1986 and is known in the industry for our quality workmanship, dedication to safety, and strong client relationships. We’re a team of good people who think critically, work hard, and solve problems in an effort to exceed customer expectations.

 

We’re equally committed to creating an excellent employment experience for our team members. We work hard to hire and develop great people and build relationships, and we pride ourselves on our culture of safety and quality. We also aim to ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business. We offer competitive salaries, 401k, and health benefits as well as company holidays and competitive time-off plans.

  

Individuals seeking employment at IMI Industrial/Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.