Laminate Scheduler (on site)

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Position Title: Laminate Scheduler (on site)

Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: Cincinnati
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Laminate Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing the production schedule for the Laminate Department. This position plays a critical role in ensuring on-time production flow, material availability, warehouse coordination, and cross-department communication between Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse.

This role focuses exclusively on laminate operations and serves as a key operational support position to drive efficiency, accuracy, and accountability within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain the daily and weekly production schedule for the Laminate Department.
Coordinate job sequencing based on material availability, warehouse staging, and production capacity.
Communicate directly with Production, Purchasing, Sales, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate job flow.
Monitor job status, identify bottlenecks, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
Verify job packets for completeness (plans, colors, edge profiles, sinks, cutouts, hardware, etc.).
Ensure material availability and warehouse readiness prior to release into production.
Track production lead times and update stakeholders on schedule changes or delays.
Maintain accurate scheduling data in Moraware, WebFox, or similar production management systems.
Use Microsoft Outlook for internal communication, meeting coordination, and schedule updates.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve scheduling efficiency, on-time production, and warehouse utilization.
Assist with workload leveling and capacity planning.
Participate in daily production and warehouse coordination meetings as required.
Maintain professional communication with internal departments at all times.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time production release rate
Schedule accuracy
Reduction of reschedules and production interruptions
Material-related delays
Warehouse readiness compliance
Cross-department communication response time

Required Qualifications

Previous experience in scheduling, production coordination, or operations support (manufacturing or construction environment preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for professional communication and scheduling.
Experience using Moraware, WebFox, or similar ERP/scheduling systems.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
Flexible schedule with availability for overtime.
This is a fully on-site position. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in countertop fabrication, cabinetry, construction, or manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with laminate production workflows and warehouse/logistics coordination.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Core Competencies