Job Description

Production Scheduler

Make a SPLASH with Latham Pool Products!

At Latham Pool Products, we don't just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do. We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

Ready to join a team that makes a difference?

A little about the position:

Job Summary: The scheduling position is responsible for initiating, developing and working with the site managers to schedule daily production in order to satisfy customer demand for components and finished products necessary to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation while meeting inventory and service objectives consistent with plant capacity and sales forecasts. This role will establish the daily/weekly schedule and be the linkage between the customer service team, account managers and the operations team to communicate the lead times and timing for customer shipments.

Some of What You Will Do:

• Schedule and optimize daily production to meet customer commitments based on order queue and communicated lead times. Adjusts as needed due to delays in raw materials, machine downtime, staffing, etc.
• Interact and establish rhythm with account managers/customer service to provide accurate deliver date management within expected service levels.
• Communicate with account managers, supply chain and operations on production and order delays.
• Understand capacity and throughput capability in alignment with order intake. Actively work to manage production capabilities in alignment with product forecasting.
• Works closely with Logistics on coordination of delivery to the customer. Manages shipping capability as a capacity limitation when planning lead times and throughput of order queue to customers.
• Works closely with buyer planner and inventory coordination on purchased materials and in-house produced parts. Establishes daily communication to understand inventory levels, stock outs and impact to scheduling.
• Optimizes department and machine capacity during scheduling process.
• Primary interface working with engineering, supply chain, operations, sales, finance for product priority and communication.
• Supports plant Inventory management process and cycle counting logic and execution.
• Schedules Outsourcing to meet customer demand and internal requirements to meet outsourcing production plan.
• Understand buyer/planner activities as required in order to ensure efficient stocking levels of raw material inventory.
• Set Stocking target levels (SS) based on usage and forward looking master schedule where applicable.
• Work closely with SIOP planners to have alignment on the schedule with the overall master schedule.
• Provide back up and support to buyer-planner activities.
• Lead improvement initiatives/projects, support site lean initiative.
• Support intra-plant transfers and inventory requirements to fulfill customer orders.

What You Bring to the Table (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree desired; greater than 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with scheduling and MRP in ERP systems, eg. Oracle/IFS/SAP/etc
• Experience in managing raw materials requirements in a fast paced, high-volume production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with scheduling manufacturing in short lead time environments, MTC experience a plus.
• Experienced and very proficient with computers and programs, especially xcel. Ability to create complex spreadsheets and manage massive amounts of data into a simple output.
• Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Examples of multi-tasking and managing multiple levels of communication with suppliers, logistics partners, plants, and internal stakeholders.
• Highly analytical.
• Demonstrated agility, ability to multi-task and move from priority to priority with frequent changes in needs, requirements due to unexpected delays and events.
• Ability to make timely decisions while including appropriate people in decision-making process.

Why Should You Come Work With Us?

Comprehensive benefits for you and your family include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA plans available
• 401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%
• Flexible PTO-Starting day one
• Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one
• Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options

Professional Development: Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Supportive Environment: A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and respect.

Some Important Information for You:

Position Title: Production Scheduler

Location: Albany or Scotia, New York

Employment Type: Onsite/In-Office

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $63,000-$83,000

Incentive Plan: MIB Tier 3-10% of Base Pay

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Latham Pool Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Latham Pool Products is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All offers of employment are subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.

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