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Production Scheduler

Fortive Corporation

Everett, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,725–$118,105 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Plan, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Capacity Management, Capacity Utilization, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Develop Test Tools, Environmental Health, Establish Priorities, Financial Planning, Fortune 500 Customers, Healthcare, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Levels, Inventory Planning, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), Materials Planning, Metrics, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Production Control, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Quality Assurance Software, Resource Utilization, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Schedule Development, Startup, Sterilization, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical Support, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Everett, WA
POSTED
Today
Are you ready for your next challenge? Are you the kind of person who is driven to find ways to make processes better or more efficient? Are you able to influence those around to adopt your ideas and process changes?


Fluke is a world class manufacturing company and is seeking a dynamic individual with a strong skill set, solid track record, and willingness to grow and advance within a top-notch organization. We offer excellent compensation, benefits and a bright future. We have a superb reputation and potential for rapid growth


The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining a factory schedule for Customer Orders, Job Orders, Material and Manufacturing Resources that effectively balances Supply and Demand for manufactured and procured product. The company Production Schedule is aligned with the Business Operations Plan resulting from Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) and is the basis for detailed manufacturing schedules and Job Orders on the shop floor. The goal is to produce and manage a level loaded factory plan that optimizes capacity utilization and inventory. Developing, implementing and improving on current scheduling processes, tools and systems is a key element of this role.


Key Attributes Required for this Position:


+ Strong attention to detail and analytical ability required.

+ Good written and verbal communications skills.

+ Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

+ Ability thrive in a fast paced, metric driven environment.

+ Self-starter who seeks out ways to improve processes before being asked.

+ Excellent organizational skills

+ Solid understanding of materials flow and inventory triggers such as Kanban


Primary Responsibilities:


+ Analyzes Demand and Supply at the Item, Customer Order and Production Schedule levels, determines out of balance conditions, identifies alternatives and recommends actions for approval.

+ Coordinates with Sales, Inventory, Procurement, Production Control and Manufacturing to better understand lead times for production scheduled items, seeks ways to reduce internal lead times as well as lead times to the customer.

+ Conducts Capacity Planning prior to publishing a Production Schedule;

+ Summarizes daily and weekly Production Schedules for released orders and compares these to the Operating Plan to ensure that the Production Schedule is aligned with SIOP commitments;

+ Creates a Production Schedule that satisfies customer demand while level loading work to be released to manufacturing and optimizing inventory levels and resource utilization;

+ Creates a Production Schedule that can be used for detailed material/capacity planning as well as financial planning;

+ Actively participates as a key Subject Matter Expert in Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP), helping to set priorities when demand outstrips capacity;

+ Provides monthly Capacity Planning, maintains and updates capacity data for all critical resources/work cells;

+ Maintains scheduling parameters, such as lead times, lot sizes, and cycle times, etc.

+ Liaisons with Engineering, Buyers/Planners and Operations Managers to ensure appropriate labor, machine and scrap standards are considered in the production schedule.


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing supply chain or equivalent/related fields

+ 3- 5 years of experience in role progressively increasing responsibilities in Production Planning or Production Control in a Manufacturing environment

+ Previous experience in Scheduling/Capacity Planning.

+ Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency measurements

+ Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand and replenishment

+ Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

+ Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

+ Proficient with Oracle Business Intelligence systems.

+ Must be proficient in Excel (advanced formulas, pivots, if/then).

+ Strong collaboration abilities with Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Management

+ Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency measurements


Fortive Corporation Overview


Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.


We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.


We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.


At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.


At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.


At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.


Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.


About Fluke


Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.


We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.


Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.


Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 70,725.00 - 118,105.00


This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.


The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 70,725.00 - 118,105.00
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

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