Production Control Planner/Scheduler I

Summary:

Responsible for scheduling the production process based on the availability of material, equipment and employee resources through the assigned manufacturing areas consistent with the master production schedule.  Efficiently assign production to minimize company costs and meet delivery deadlines.  Monitor production process and implement process improvements. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Develop, prepare and maintain production reports.
• Schedule, document and control release of orders to the manufacturing departments.
• Analyse production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Continuously review status of open orders against schedule requirements and take appropriate action as necessary.
• Participate in problem solving activities that will assure “On Time” completion.
• Communicate major problems to the immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and report on selective key accounts.
• Continuously review unreleased backlog and take appropriate action as necessary to assure on time release of jobs to production.
• Communicate effectively with Manufacturing and Production Control as to the status of WIP and priorities.
• Ensure planning supports on-time delivery to customers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay and or alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Coordinate materials on order to ensure on-time schedules.
• Contact and communicate (via email and phone) with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates.
• Update systems with latest date information accurately and expeditiously.
• Perform first level expedite escalation and gather information required to elevate requests to management.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures.
• Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Management or Engineering or 5-7 years of experience in a production control environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.
• Must have experience collecting and researching data.
• Due to export control rules, must be a US citizen.

Job Skills:

• Maintain work flows and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Communicates changes and progress.
• Completes projects on time and in budget.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Listens and gets clarification.
• Responds well to questions.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Understands business implications of decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently.
• Sets goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, STD, and LTD

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance offered through Allstate

Critical Illness, Hospitalization and Accident Insurance offered through Allstate