Operations Scheduler
Req ID: 6162
Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver
Location:
Hazleton, PA, US, 18202
**Be Part of the Future of Sleep!**
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including **Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons®** and **Tuft & Needle®.**
**Compensation:**
$22.00/HR - $25.00/HR
**What You'll Do:**
+ Development of the production schedule to meet operational and customer delivery requirements. Additionally, provide a linkage with the S&OP process to ensure plant readiness from an overall resource perspective.
+ Develop production schedules based on customer orders and operational constraints for all plant production activities to meet production and sales goals.
+ Maintain ERP system production schedules are accurate and updated.
+ Analyze sales forecasts and recommend staff/capacity and inventory to meet demand.
+ Issues or re-issues work orders or schedule changes to the production schedule.
+ Monitors workflow and schedule accordingly to ensure cost effectiveness of plant personnel and their functions - preventing excess hours worked, downtime and overtime.
+ Ensures a safe and healthy workplace culture and the implementation of safety policies and training in compliance with the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries.
+ Ensure plant schedules meet business needs and are in compliance with scheduling best practices adhering to Federal, State and local regulations.
+ Outbound freight cost management.
**How You'll Do It:**
+ Self-motivated, energetic, honest, versatile and a self-starter with demonstrated positive behaviors.
+ Ability to modulate with a dynamic workload; from heavy multi-tasking during peak workloads to very focused, detail-oriented work during critical projects.
+ Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
+ Adept at managing change.
+ Strong project and time management, teaming, organizational and communications (both verbal and written) skills.
+ Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
+ Uphold SSB Mission & Core Values
**What You'll Bring:**
+ 5+ years of related experience and proven performance in a manufacturing environment may be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
+ 2-5 years related experience in planning/scheduling, preferably in a Lean manufacturing environment.
+ Experience using production planning systems, such as SAP, JD Edwards, etc.
**Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?**
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
**Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):**
+ Health, Dental, and Vision
+ Annual employee contribution to HSA
+ 401K with company match
+ Paid Time Off / Vacation
+ 12 company holidays
+ Sick days
+ Company paid short- and long-term disability
+ Paid parental leave
+ Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
+ Referral Bonus
+ Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
**Nearest Major Market:** Scranton
**Nearest Secondary Market:** Wilkes Barre