Production Scheduler

Pay Range: $30-$32/hr

Summary:

• Location: Bethel, CT

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 has work and communicate 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
• Support High Performance Work Teams & flexible/capable of working in different environments
• Support plant continuous improvement
• Prepare reports and other correspondence for use by company 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
• Ensure compliance with applicable contract flow down (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc.)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in supply chain or operations

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or supply chain
• Thorough knowledge of industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and MFG Pro a plus
• 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
• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee