Associated Materials

Production Scheduler

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Scheduling Manager, this vital position will be responsible for the tracking, planning, and execution of orders for all window manufacturing facilities in line with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning as well as plant capacity guidelines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• As a Production Scheduler, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and optimizing production activities within the manufacturing plants to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
• Review sales data, new customer data, new product introductions, product promotions and various other sales/marketing activities to ensure production needs are met while taking into consideration plant capacity constraints.
• Develop effective scheduling process to achieve production objectives.
• Work with Manager to plan and coordinate production schedules daily for all 5 window manufacturing plants.
• Review customer demand and align with production planned orders.
• Review rush requests from customers, approve / deny based on capacity and lead time.
• Adjust system capacities to drive volume to plant / lines.
• Shift volume between plants when orders exceed capacity.
• Adjust load dates in the system for approved rushes.
• Generate various reports daily that summarize build date compliance, daily incoming orders, and open production.
• Coordinate with Manager to develop and execute production plan in line with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning tools.
• Work with various disciplines to develop potential solutions to improve production performance.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to develop and maintain scheduling parameters.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• 1+ years of applicable experience in manufacturing operations, planning, and replenishment planning
• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume, high complexity manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office software with advanced skills in Excel. Power BI and Access. SQL is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of the organization
• High motivation, assertiveness, flexibility, and adaptability to change

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

Associated Materials ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.