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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient production schedule that aligns with customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity while also managing key buying responsibilities, including reviewing material requirements, placing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role reviews system‑generated MRP recommendations, assigns production to appropriate kettles/work areas, sequences production orders, maintains accurate system records, and partners closely with operations, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to ensure material readiness, smooth schedule execution, and effective prioritization across the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES: Production Scheduling Review and approve MRP-suggested production orders, validating against material availability and production feasibility. Assign batches to appropriate kettles/work areas based on capacity, product requirements, and campaign efficiency. Establish and communicate the order of production to operations and cross-functional teams. Document and maintain the daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules. Update the ERP system with accurate production dates, assignments, and sequencing. Close production batches in the system upon completion, ensuring correctness of data, quantities, and dates. Monitor schedule adherence and adjust system records as necessary to reflect actual production outcomes. Partner with supply chain, operations, and quality to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with demand priorities. Assist with schedule prioritization decisions to balance service, efficiency, and capacity constraints. Communicate schedule changes and potential impacts to stakeholders in a timely manner. Purchasing Analyze and act upon MRP signals to issue purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and resale items in line with production and demand plans. Place and manage purchase orders, confirm delivery dates, track shipment status, and proactively resolve any supply disruptions or delays. Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure reliability and responsiveness. Escalate and resolve any issues related to quality, lead time, or service. Collaborate closely with Planning, Scheduling, and Plant Operations teams to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements without overstocking. Ensure purchase order details, item master data, lead times, and pricing are accurate in the ERP system. Quickly address and resolve order discrepancies, delivery issues, or material non-conformances. Monitor and report on supplier performance, material availability, inventory levels, and purchase order status. QUALIFICATIONS: 3–7 years of scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred). Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, or other process industries strongly preferred. Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred). Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, filtering, sorting, and data analysis. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field preferred. OTHER INFORMATION: Type of position – Full-time Hours a week: 40 hours Direct Reports: None Travel: Up to 10% #INDCORP DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation. Values and Culture Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment. DuBois values: Honest and Ethical Behavior Collaborative Communication Safety at Work and Home Environmental Stewardship Perks and Benefits You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be. DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient production schedule that aligns with customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity while also managing key buying responsibilities, including reviewing material requirements, placing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role reviews system‑generated MRP recommendations, assigns production to appropriate kettles/work areas, sequences production orders, maintains accurate system records, and partners closely with operations, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to ensure material readiness, smooth schedule execution, and effective prioritization across the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES: Production Scheduling Review and approve MRP-suggested production orders, validating against material availability and production feasibility. Assign batches to appropriate kettles/work areas based on capacity, product requirements, and campaign efficiency. Establish and communicate the order of production to operations and cross-functional teams. Document and maintain the daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules. Update the ERP system with accurate production dates, assignments, and sequencing. Close production batches in the system upon completion, ensuring correctness of data, quantities, and dates. Monitor schedule adherence and adjust system records as necessary to reflect actual production outcomes. Partner with supply chain, operations, and quality to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with demand priorities. Assist with schedule prioritization decisions to balance service, efficiency, and capacity constraints. Communicate schedule changes and potential impacts to stakeholders in a timely manner. Purchasing Analyze and act upon MRP signals to issue purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and resale items in line with production and demand plans. Place and manage purchase orders, confirm delivery dates, track shipment status, and proactively resolve any supply disruptions or delays. Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure reliability and responsiveness. Escalate and resolve any issues related to quality, lead time, or service. Collaborate closely with Planning, Scheduling, and Plant Operations teams to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements without overstocking. Ensure purchase order details, item master data, lead times, and pricing are accurate in the ERP system. Quickly address and resolve order discrepancies, delivery issues, or material non-conformances. Monitor and report on supplier performance, material availability, inventory levels, and purchase order status. QUALIFICATIONS: 3–7 years of scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred). Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, or other process industries strongly preferred. Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred). Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, filtering, sorting, and data analysis. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field preferred. OTHER INFORMATION: Type of position – Full-time Hours a week: 40 hours Direct Reports: None Travel: Up to 10% #INDCORP DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation. Values and Culture Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment. DuBois values: Honest and Ethical Behavior Collaborative Communication Safety at Work and Home Environmental Stewardship Perks and Benefits You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be. DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.