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Production Scheduler

Dimplex Thermal Solutions
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Dimplex Thermal Solutions (DTS) was initially formed by the combination of two premier chiller manufacturers in the industry - Koolant Koolers & Schreiber Engineering. DTS is based in Kalamazoo, Mich., the North American manufacturing arm of the Glen Dimplex Precision Cooling Division. DTS provides thermal management solutions with air, water, and glycol-cooled chillers for a dynamic range of applications. DTS offers four major brands in the precision cooling market: Koolant Koolers, Riedel Kooling, Hyfra, and Werner Finley.
     
    Our work thrives on teamwork. As a manufacturer of cooling systems, and part of the Global Precision Cooling group of Glen Dimplex, we rely on many skilled hands to complete the manufacturing puzzle.  The DTS team is made up of some of the industry's top talent, dedicated to excelling in a fast-paced environment. Beyond their daily tasks, these employees often collaborate with one another, engage in charity events, and participate in company-sponsored outings.
     
    Summary: The Production Scheduler will perform planning, scheduling and controlling of product orders and processes to maximize utilization of manufacturing resources, including production cells and staffing and assists with outbound logistics to help ensure products are delivered to customers on time.
     
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
     
    • Utilize system 21 to analyze production requirements and plant capacity to determine appropriate manufacturing processes, tools, and resource requirements.   
    • Develop supply strategies (make to order vs. make to stock) and system 21 planning parameters for manufactured parts
    • Establish and maintain target inventory levels for items manufactured to stock, incorporating the latest information on usage and replenishment times
    • Create and maintain schedules to establish sequence and lead times of each operation to meet shipping dates to customer order requirements using standard manufacturing hours and capacity.  Schedule incoming orders to meet customer demands. 
    • Utilize system 21 to release daily manufacturing orders scheduled by machine groups.
    • Review actual Production data & incoming order rates and take necessary actions to increase production capabilities or initiate necessary schedule changes.
    • Monitor production performance versus plan and analyze all variations for root cause.
    • Communicate with appropriate departments to resolve findings and improve process.   
    • Use MRP to determine inventory levels & availability for new orders.
    • Extract and analyze production data in system 21 to support decision-making.
    • Communicate effectively with all levels of internal/external customers through written, oral, and presentation skills
    • Coordinate with staff, departments, or clients to confirm availability and provide schedule updates.
    • Communicate changes, delays, or issues promptly and effectively.
    • Assist with Preparation of bills of lading, packing slips, customs documents, etc. as needed.
    • Assist with Booking carrier pickups, arrange freight forwarders, and track outbound shipments using logistics software.
       

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKalamazoo, Michigan
    Websitehttp://www.dimplexthermal.com/employment//

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Freight Forwardingunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Logistics Industry Softwareunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Order Processingunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Production Planningunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Resource Utilizationunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Shipping Operationsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Thermal Managementunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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