Scheduler

Production Schedule Planner

Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of products by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Produces daily quantity build schedule by product line.
• Reviews daily production required, production capability, and establishes availability of all materials needed for specific part number production.
• Identifies potential and actual short falls in core, dunnage and material and coordinates efforts to remedy same with appropriate responsible managers/supervisors.
• Orders core from customer as needed.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet conditions.
• Prepares reports as required, example: production performance to schedules, forecast accuracy, etc.
• Take an ownership to maintain work orders on the Work Order Plan Tracker (a.k.a. dashboard).

Education and/or experience: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university; 5 years of experience in Scheduling and Inventory Control; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred areas of study: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operation Research

Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements.

Experience using MRP / ERP systems.

APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Essential skills/knowledge:

• Must have excellent excel skills.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS office applications.
• Strong collaboration with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and Management will be critical to meeting business goals.
• Strong statistical analysis background highly desired.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)