Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Location: Bethel, CT

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $28.00 $32.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

The client's Aerospace Group has an exciting opportunity for a Production Scheduler at its Bethel, CT facility. The Production Scheduler represents the manufacturing facility within a Network and has the responsibility to facilitate seamless execution and adherence to planned production volumes and dates for the plant's performance across core business objectives such as inventory, cost, and customer satisfaction. The Production Scheduler's focus lies on managing the short-term frozen horizon for the plant through collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere and align to the Master Production Schedule
• Re-sequence/re-route production orders when capacity constrained to minimize deviations from MPS
• Escalate execution issues to Network Schedulers when resolution time is not allowing adherence to MPS
• Manage shop floor scheduling; level load work orders based on cell capacity
• Manage work orders to ensure manufacturing always has work and communicates with operations if otherwise
• Direct daily workflow (WIP "work in process") through analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams
• Align and set priorities for resources and shared resources across factory to maximize efficiency and material flow to ensure customer OTD
• Expedite orders for customers where possible; expedite shortages with buyers; communicate updates to customer service
• Ensure work orders for their areas of responsibility are current, not past due, not in pick status for long periods of time
• Support minimizing past due sales dollars, monitoring and resolving quality issues and drive customer on-time delivery
• Supports High Performance Work Teams & flexible/capable of working in different environments
• Supports plant continuous improvement
• Prepare reports and other correspondence for use by client SCM professionals
• Communicate with cross-functional teams including: Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and techniques which will improve the scheduling function

Required Skills

• Proficient computer-systems knowledge and application skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization (customers, marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing)
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment with strong ability to take action and get results
• Ability to quickly analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have a measurable impact
• Change management skills

Preferred Skills

• Thorough knowledge of industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and MFG Pro a plus

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferred)

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in supply chain or operations

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or supply chain

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a global power management and manufacturing company with operations in more than 170 countries, serving businesses, governments, and communities across aerospace, electrical systems, vehicle powertrain, and data center infrastructure sectors. Founded in 1911 and generating revenues of approximately $20.8 billion, the organization employs approximately 160,000 professionals worldwide including electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, software developers, and supply chain professionals who collaborate to develop intelligent power management technologies that advance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Named among Newsweek's Global Most Loved Workplaces, the organization is recognized for its strong ethics, inclusive culture, and broad career opportunities across its many global divisions.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14845

Industry: Manufacturing & Operations