Job Purpose
Execute all assigned aspects of the production planning and scheduling for the designated product family or work centers.
Job Description
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a valid production plan and detailed work center schedule that meets customer demand while optimizing inventory and operational resources
- Responsible for the releasing of manufacturing job orders, subcontract orders and maintaining the dispatch report as needed.
- Develops detail schedules and ensures clarity of communication to suppliers, warehouse, manufacturing and customer service.
- Works directly with manufacturing, sourcing and suppliers to resolve production quality issues and production order discrepancies. Support and problem solve work order issues.
- Monitors closed order variances and documents reason for variance.
- Identifies and communicates constraints and ensures planning system reflects changes as appropriate. Maintains system date integrity at all times.
- Responsible for adhering to all appropriate QAPs regarding planning, purchasing, master data, work order packets, ECNs, etc.
You are meant for this job if:
- Working knowledge of manufacturing planning and scheduling.
- Knowledge and understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Competent level to perform job function to operate without supervision.
- Intermediate level of Word and SharePoint to adequately perform job role.
- Effective communication skills at all levels both written and verbal.
- Minimum of 2 years production and manufacturing work experience.
- Self-starter with ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Advanced SAP (or Similar system) knowledge in warehouse and production functions that enables identification of errors and problem solving.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Driven towards problem identification and timely resolution.
- Bachelor's Degree
WORK ENVIRONMENT: General work environment is in the office area. The noise level is low and temperature is normal. There can be extended time sitting behind the desk. Stress can be a factor, as there are often numerous demands on the person's time. Some travel may be possible.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent sitting and operating computer. Frequent walking and standing. Quick paced environment with variety of problems and people involved.
Skills