Springs Window Fashions is hiring for Mecho a division of Springs Window Fashions LLC

Production Scheduler - Edison, NJ (Mechoshade)

This is an onsite role.

Company Overview

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.  As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.  We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

Your Best Career Experience Accountabilities 

• Review incoming orders in the Scheduling tool by checking material availability using the promising tool to assign appropriate MFG and ESD.
• Obtain ETA on pending information from procurement and review material holds twice a day.
• Firm orders to achieve goal of time to firm in 24 hr.
• Improve and maintain OTS (On Time Ship) to meet 95% goals.
• Provide updates to Corporate about any delays or shortages so they can communicate effectively to customers.
• Review and release MTS (make to stock) to support production.
• Report and resolve any issues and/or discrepancies to customer service.
• Develop a production schedule and coordinate with all parties to execute the schedule to meet customer expectations.
• Run material shortages report to update orders for MFG’s and ESD’s.
• Schedule Branch Transfer and marketing swatches.
• Answer emails and phone calls as required.
• Attend and/or drive meetings as needed.
• Cross train on all areas of Scheduling.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal). Must be able to communicate effectively and work in a cooperative manner to support a team environment and company objectives.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers.
• Clearly defines and utilizes processes in daily work.
• Participate in lean activities and Kaizen events as required.

Cultural Behaviors

• Empowerment – Trust in your people
• Ownership – Take 100% responsibility for role, actions, and results
• Leadership – Lead by example, direct with respect
• One Team – Promote and be a part of one team
• Customer First – Consider the customers’ needs before every decision
• Continuous Innovation – Constantly learning, innovating, and improving
• Speed – Define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility

What Springs’ Best Experience Means for You 

Setting the bar so high means our work is never done.  Springs Window Fashions offers incredible opportunities to develop the skills you’ll need to be successful in a fast-paced consumer products company. You’ll also be provided with several perks and benefits as a member of the Springs team:

• Regular interaction with multiple functional areas and with others at all levels within the organization, from production to senior leadership

• Great career growth opportunities - Springs is an organization with a commitment to professional development
• Corporate Bonus Program
• Competitive, employee-focused benefit programs including a generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical plans, employee discount program covering a variety of goods and services

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual base for this position is reasonably expected to be between $53,000 and $67,000.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance,  vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid vacation time, eleven paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year.  

This posting is anticipated to remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.  

What We’re Looking For 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in technical competency, minimum in a business/industrial related field
• 3+ years of scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Excel skills are necessary
• The ability to speak, write and read Spanish fluently is highly desired
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience interacting with cross functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing.
• Demonstrated scheduling management skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess very strong analytical skills
• Experience in manufacturing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management
• Proactive and Self-motivated with business perspective and a sense of urgency
• Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability, and speed
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to influence and lead.
• Detail oriented, organized, and focused on quality.
• SAP/MRP/Scheduling systems experience highly desired