Scheduler (Day Shift)

Why join us?

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Knoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for optimizing production schedules through Cut Rite Program optimization

• Assist in the daily flow of information to provide timely communication to the production group with BOM information issues

• Must be capable of using engineering drawings to ensure parts are produced to specifications

• Populate routing data into the database system

• Extract and analyzing data from the ERP System

• Apply database modifications and enhancements to existing reports/systems

• Create routing steps to give proper credit and cost to products

• Run JDE/Excel macros to upload routes, notes and supplemental data to parts

• Work on PRDs to fix data related production issues.

• Well organized and able to appropriately prioritize tasks

• Ensure all safety guidelines related to handling chemicals are followed

• Follow MillerKnoll disposal procedures for proper disposal of items

• Follow shop floor controls

• Perform required quality inspections and report non-conform parts immediately

• Ensure all production, safety and quality related issues are communicated to the Facilitator or Work Team Leader

• Follow all MillerKnoll safety policies and protocols

• Maintain a clean, safe, working environment according to 5s principles and department safety guidelines

• Maintain and follow the ISO standard operating procedures

• Participate in and contribute to the continuous improvement process

*Additional responsibilities as requested by Management to achieve business objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Degree in a related field (E.g. Programming)

• Experience with Cut Rite Software and the creation of new access database is an asset

• Minimum 2 – 5 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of SDLC software and SQL language (to analyze data and create queries)

• Familiarity with networking systems (for troubleshooting)

• Familiarity with wood working equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Manufacturing process knowledge, Mechanically Inclined

• Able to read engineering drawings

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and strong organization skills with an aptitude for working with numbers and spreadsheets

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel and Word

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to always maintain a professional approach

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, handle multiple tasks in a variety of areas and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high attention to detail

• Computer proficiency with the ability to manipulate and save files

• Ability to manipulate mathematical data using addition, multiplication and subtraction

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

• Must be able to complete work tasks that require strong manual dexterity

• Must be able to stand while working for long durations of time, up to three (3) hours at a time

• Must be able to perform duties while wearing all necessary Personal Protective Equipment as determined by MillerKnoll’s Health and Safety department

• Must be able to perform in an environment with high levels of exposure to manufacturing noise, dust and heat

• Ability to work in multi-shift environment including flexible hours and weekends, as required

• Must have flexibility to work varied hours and overtime to meet production requirements

Teamwork and Leadership

• Willingness to cross-train in various areas and/or department as required

• Able to work in a team environment and support a culture of respect and trust

• Must be able to train back up operator to set up all equipment in area

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and lead others through change

Authority and Decision Making

• Must have the ability to diligently follow processes and procedures with minimal supervision

• Able to take initiative to solve problems, where appropriate

• Must be able to make independent judgements to determine best solution and obtain appropriate approvals before acting

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Compensation range for this role is $27.56 - $29.52. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Health, Dental, Health Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation, Sick time, and Parental Leave), Holidays, Retirement, Employee Stock Purchase in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.This posting is for a newly established position that is currently open.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.