Manufacturing Scheduler

MOO set out to shake up the world of print back in 2006. And we’ve come a long way since. Today we’re a 400 + strong team (we’re thinking of getting matching jackets) who create print and digital products for companies of all sizes – from Google and AirBnB to the guy who makes those amazing prints you found at a craft fair. Our global HQ is in London, UK, while we also have premises in Dagenham. In the US, you’ll find us in Boston, MA Denver, CO, and East Providence, RI We’re making new and exciting things – and we could really do with your help. MOO's diverse manufacturing team is composed of quality and process engineers, prepress specialists, manufacturing leads, technology engineers, and supply chain specialists. We span two geographies (US and UK) and are responsible for the delivery of premium print and hard good products to our customers. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Scheduler to join our team. Here at MOO, we’re looking for an individual who will operate cross functionally creating a manufacturing plan for the day to day operations of our MOO manufacturing plants. This is an exciting opportunity in our East Providence, Rhode Island facility. We’re looking for an energetic planner who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively across functions so we can meet our customer demand. The successful candidate will report to the Scheduling and Planning Manager and will interact with leads/supervisors in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Forecast / Planning
• Schedule / planning, near term (~0-3 months). Includes machinery utilization/optimization, headcount requirements, staffing configuration and detailed requirements for output rates by station / shift / site -daily. Plans must account for all demand streams. Plans should include product prioritization, press and product relationship, and a comprehensive plan press and post press operations can follow to maintain balanced load and minimize impact on binning.
• Manages production scheduling (including material) and planning (near term), driving improved Manufacturing and customer SLA, production reliability, as well as cost efficiency. Identifies and implements improvements as necessary
• Drives daily facility planning with manufacturing leadership
• Work closely with all manufacturing lanes to ensure material and labor is scheduled appropriately to ensure KPI’s are met. To include management of product codes/SKUs for unique orders
• Data
• Manages and reports out the accuracy of data that supports manufacturing, to include SKU data and rates
• Maintain updates and maintenance on all production flows
• Monitor current production trends and give guidance to manufacturing
• Continuously looks for improvements with our scheduling process and coordination on the floor
• Operations
• Provide manufacturing team guidance and support for new technology implementation
• Participate in the design and development of associated training programs and ensure adoption by personnel
• Schedules/adheres to key performance indicators (KPI’s) in conjunction with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality and Engineering and communicates desired results to the team
• Drive and deliver assigned metrics
• Occasional work in direct process path
• Comfortable with analytical software i.e. Tableau, Power BI

About You

• The person we appoint to this role will be enthusiastic, imaginative, optimistic and keen to work as part of a team
• Production planning experience that would include machine, labor and material planning from various sale channels
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute tasks
• Experience with day to day production planning and data entry
• Software skills: Excel, Google Sheets or similar software; advanced knowledge
• MES systems
• Production management familiarity with value stream maps and lean manufacturing
• Awareness of factory flow, touch points and process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Solid problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Good people, organizational, and analytical skills

What’s it like to work at MOO? MOO’s the kind of workplace where you can really be yourself. Dye your hair purple. Hit the sofa with your laptop. Whatever helps you feel comfortable and happy at work. We want to help you grow in your career and set you up for success – while also recognizing the importance of a healthy work/life balance. That’s why we offer 22 days’ PTO plus Federal holidays, a 401(k) match, MOO stock option program, paid parental leave and we’ll cover 100% of your health, dental and vision care premiums. We’ll also cover you with life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and we offer a wellness program too. Finally, we’ll treat you to breakfast and fresh fruit every day, lunch on Fridays and all the ice cream you can eat (just watch for the brain freeze). Diversity Statement We are working hard to create a representative, inclusive and super-friendly team, because we know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace. And that creates a better experience for our customers. MOO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other protected class As a design and technology company we have a desire and a responsibility to build a business that represents the world around us. So we strive to create a values-driven, purposeful and highly empowered organisation that we are all proud to work for. And we are committed to continuous investment in building an open and inclusive environment, welcoming a diverse audience of candidates who see themselves working and thriving at MOO. Therefore, we’d like to invite you to complete this optional survey to help us evaluate our inclusion and diversity efforts. Completing this form is entirely voluntary and if you decide not to it won’t in any way affect your job application. We keep the information separate from your application and it is kept secure and confidential, it is only used to better our inclusion and diversity efforts. By submitting this information, you consent to MOO's processing of it for these purposes.