The Scheduler is for establishing weekly and monthly production schedules that can be achieved; ensuring that material is available for production and providing finished product meeting the customer’s order and delivery requirements.
The Scheduler maintains, projects and reports budgeted vs. required monthly labor hours. They also maintain department stocking metrics and a minimum of ten days line side production for product family.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop production schedule based on master production schedule
Partner with Purchasing to expedite and track parts availability
Create contingency plans based on variances created by fallout, material shortages, and labor issues
Set proper inventory levels to support production and maintain inventory turns
Work with multiple departments to communicate estimated time of availability for finished good material
Work with Core Management to order available core and communicate possible shortages
Review processes for continuous improvement
Participate in reviewing replacement percentages based on actual usage
Manage job orders throughout the production process
Participate in and support the principles of Open Book Management
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
This position communicates with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production Departments as well as with Safety to ensure all OSHA standards are followed. Working with Quality to ensure all standards are followed is a must. Requirements:
Associates Degree in Business or technical discipline preferred
Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience in a production or scheduling environment required
Computer skills and in-depth knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Demonstrate organizational and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication