Production Scheduler

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Production Scheduler

1st shift

P2 - Richmond, VA

We are looking for a Production Scheduler who will provide administrative support to production department. Releases and distributes orders for assigned department. Performs daily production reporting.

• Coordinates execution of department production schedule
• Gathers and reviews data from manufacturing and support organizations, coordinates with capacity and material analysis to resolve material and capacity discrepancies that affect the schedule
• Translates anticipated demand into production and purchase orders for internal and external suppliers
• Attends production and planning meetings
• Works closely with Customer Service Department, Purchasing Department, Production Department, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Shipping Department to ensure products are produced and shipped by schedule
• Processes change notices
• Fulfills replacement part orders
• Monitors daily attendance
• Completes daily MDI reports
• Provides on-job-training for new hires
• Participate in cross training program-train and be trained. Cross trains team members on processes and assists with production as needed.
• Create purchase requisitions for department supplies as required using purchasing system
• Performs safety inspections
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2+ years of experience in comparable roles.
• PC proficiency is essential, experience with Microsoft Office products and MRP systems (AS400 preferred)
• Ability to use MS Excel to analyze data and present in a meaningful manner

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

• Must be able to lift/pull/push 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/sit/walk/bend/twist for prolonged periods up to 10 hours/day as needed per production area.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Computer literacy including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AS400.
• Effective leadership, administration, analytical skills.
• Organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to plan and organize and to set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
• Be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance;…