Overview
Support the manufacturing operations of the organization through scheduling, expediting, facilitating core competency outsourcing and effectively communicating all actions throughout the organization. A key area of focus will be the smooth operation of jobs that require work at both locations, and being of general support to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains the Visual Scheduling System to reflect actual performance and to reflect continuous improvement of our on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
- Receives orders from Customer Service, Planner or Business Development Manager, checks for accuracy, commits to inventory, and promises delivery date based on availability of Materials, Customer needs and Production Schedules.
- Generates once a week the Dispatch Reports for all Work Centers in both Plants.
- Works with Production Supervisors on Daily Work Schedule to satisfy Customer needs, and overall Production Efficiency.
- Be the Liaison between multi-facility Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing Departments and Business Development Managers by maintain the Schedule of all Work Orders.
- Coordinates interplant transfers of Materials.
- Coordinates Order changes in Production Scheduling and Shipping. Resolves Daily Problems with regard to Material Rejections and Production changes due to Equipment breakdowns.
- Monitors execution plans to fulfill Sales and Manufacturing Order Deadlines.
- Reviews/authorizes customer order schedule change requests by working with the Customer Service and Operations to arrive at a realistic schedule date.
- Orchestrates internal or external requests for customer order follow up and /or expedites.
- Maintains and communicates weekly Multi-Plant on-time, capacity, and missed shipments reports along with monthly shipment forecast.
- Works closely with purchasing to ensure material is available when needed.
- Thoroughly understands and practices all appropriate ISO 9001 and AS 9100 Quality procedures.
- Serves as a Facilitator/Liaison for Outsourcing Services between the Production Supervisor and Purchasing to identify and subcontract work as required to maintain on-time performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of successful experience in Production Scheduling.
- Excellent follow up and Communication Skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all functions of the Corporation.
- Ability to use effective information-gathering techniques, analyzing situations and identifying implications in order to make correct planning and scheduling decisions in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of Production and Inventory Control Systems, Planning and Scheduling Systems and Supply Chain Processes.
- In depth knowledge in ERP. Strong MRP knowledge and background. Excel and PowerPoint.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
