Job Details

Summary:

Scheduler plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:
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Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements and maintain plant capacity data base.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confirm with department Supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Schedule production using Parts +.
• Participates in Fast Response Meeting and be prepared to cover short ship issues and supply or customer increase issues.
• Provides part labels to Production based on production schedule
• Observe inventory levels to determine if they need to be increased / decreased - always focus on inventory reductions.
• Assist in smooth transition of any supplier change or product change.
• Plan bank builds.
• Assist with capacity questionnaires as requested by customer(s).
• Maintain internal press capacity spreadsheet.
• Coordinate with production/engineering for sample runs.
• Follow through with ECN changes with quoting and bank build.
• Assist Corporate Purchasing with volumes and service reports.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to take corrective actions for all nonconforming items identified by the employee.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as they relate to overall safe and efficient plant operation.
• Supervisory Responsibilities- In the event that this position becomes vacant, the Materials Manager will resume responsibilities.
• Environmental Responsibilities- Cooperation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans. Trained in clean-up modules. Familiar with Environmental plant postings.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.