This role balances customer demand and production forecasts with manufacturing capacity, raw material availability and outside processors, ensuring efficient factory operations and on-time product delivery.
Expertise and Functions
Create, manage, and optimize the master production schedule
Establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs
Integrate contract and purchase order manufacturing orders with master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates
Lead planning and periodic forecasting meetings with Engineering, Program Management, Inventory other related departments such as production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff
Identify gaps and drive solutions on production performance relative to the requested production schedule
Report key performance metrics on scheduling effectiveness in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training (both required and desired):
Bachelor’s Degree in management or other relevant discipline required
Degree is waiver eligible with 5 years experience in addition to requirement below
Experience:
2+ years of professional experience in the required task area
Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
Knowledgeable with MRP / ERP systems such as JobBOSS
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS office applications
Security:
Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
Physical Requirements
Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $30-$35/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Byron, GA
Salary
$30–$35 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Master Production Scheduleunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
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