Production Scheduler

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.  A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Located at our Entry Door Division, the person in this position would lead our team and oversee production scheduling of Entry Doors. This position offers the opportunity to develop personally as well as train and develop others.  Specifically, the responsibilities for this position include: 

• Develops, manages, and proactively maintains production schedules for entry door production  
• Coordinates flow of materials between departments 
• Assesses and establishes capacities of work cells through continuous review of set up times, routings and run-rate by working with department Supervisors 
• Coordinates work and shipment schedules 
• Confers with department leaders to determine potential issues or shipping timeframe changes 
• Proactively solves problems and enables and empowers team to do the same 
• Analyzes and prepares documents for production 
• Interacts with shop floor leadership daily and resolve shop floor issues as needed 
• Completes status reports for production progress and work-in-process 

Ideal candidates desire a fast-paced work environment, variety in daily work activities, open and collaborative communication, and an opportunity to develop a strong knowledge base in a specialized field that can then enthusiastically taught to others. 

WHO WE NEED:

An employee owner who embraces, models, and promotes Lumbermen’s Mission, Vision, and Promise and has: 

• Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to be dependable, reliable, and quick learner
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of importance of accuracy and precision in work

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or commensurate experience preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 
• 1-3 years’ experience in production planning strongly desired 
• Excellent verbal and written communication  
• Ability to handle tasks with a sense of responsibility and urgency
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and possess strong time-management skills
• An affinity for working with numbers 
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Intermediate or above proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Agility software a plus

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.