Scheduler

Syntec Optics

Rochester, NY

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SKILLS

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), Business Administration, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Inventory Cycle Counts, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Audit, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Order Processing, Outsourcing, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Product Shipments, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Sales Operations, Schedule Development, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain Management, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Rochester, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Summary:Create, deliver, and maintain the production schedule and distribute plans to Operations Management. Execute, track and maintain advanced resource planning (ARP) process to ensure all scheduled jobs are ready to hit the floor and be completed per the prescribed time constraints cited within the production schedule. Maintain job progress accuracy and identify gaps between the production schedule and the reality of the shop floor - update schedule in real time. Ensure orders are through the operations area and "on-time" to meet customer delivery dates. Using feedback from past performance, improve project scheduling and planning to increase accuracy and OTD.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:SCHEDULING* Provide Sales & Customer Service with firm delivery dates from production schedule.* In Conjunction with Sales & Customer service, monitor scheduled start and progress of all jobs using the ERP system.* In conjunction with Sales & Customer service and Customer Service, monitor the flow of blanket orders (stock jobs) through the shop.* Continually update schedule to reflect possible re-routing or change in flow.* In Conjunction with Sales & Customer service, expedite orders as needed to meet customer deliveries.* Work with purchasing department as production schedule is updated - ensure expected dates for incoming goods are adjusted to properly coincide with the production schedule.* Review outsourced operations within jobs and ensure that PO timing for these services align with successful project delivery.* Serve as liaison between sales demand and operational capacity, ensuring optimization of resources while meeting customer expectations.PLANNING* Ensure all steps in ARP process are completed before job is released to operations.* Plan larger projects (blanket orders) to achieve increased efficiency and lower costs.* Determine when/if OT needed to recover or maintain production workload notify operations manager and general manager in advance.* Monitor scheduled start and end dates of all jobs utilizing the ERP scheduling module and provide weekly status updates on monthly progress.* Review quotes for incoming jobs as needed. Check for alignment on lead times to assist in setting proper customer expectations.* Recommend outsourcing jobs as needed to optimize shop floor activities and overall company output in a cost-effective manner.Additional Responsibilities:* Uses ERP system to retrieve customer information, stock status information, the status of purchase orders' and recommend changes on customer purchase orders.* Perform cycle counts of raw materials, WIP and finished goods as needed to successfully monitor needs of each scheduled job.* Adjust time tickets to reflect discrepancies discovered in the course of monitoring jobs & the scheduling module.* Assist in annual physical inventory.* Complete special projects as requested.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must have the ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.Education, Skills and Experience:* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.* 1-5 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or a related role in a manufacturing environment required.* Basic arithmetic skills and attention to details is required.* Ability to use Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.* Solid knowledge of manufacturing process from receipt of material to shipment of parts.* Familiar with MRP or ERP Order Entry, Shipping, Purchasing and Receiving (JobBoss2 preferred).* Good communication skills.* Must be a good team player.

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Syntec Optics

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