Scheduling/Planning Coordinator

Job DescriptionJob Description

Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills

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Create cost-conscious, production-efficient schedules for finished goods and subassemblies.

Balance capacity vs. demand across labor, machines, tooling, and material constraints.

Analyze utilization data and convert findings into scheduling adjustments.

Identify risks early and propose alternate actions to maintain level-loaded production.

Use sound judgment when weighing inventory, overtime, expedites, and customer service.

Communication & Escalation Skills

Proactively escalate labor shortages/surpluses by shift or day.

Escalate missing or constrained tooling, racks, bins, or materials.

Communicate schedule attainment risks and setup timing conflicts.

Align expectations with production, maintenance, and leadership.

Notify customers promptly of potential shortages or delays.

Communicate monetary impacts such as inventory exposure, overtime, and expediting costs.

Scheduling & Planning Skills

Develop and maintain short-term and mid-term production schedules.

Sequence jobs around die availability, setup timing, labor, and material readiness.

Understand setup windows and constraints, including overnight vs. same-shift die changes.

Ensure work orders are released at least 12 hours before production.

Review, reconcile, and close work orders accurately by month-end.

Systems & Data Skills

Use Sage or similar ERP systems for work order creation, scheduling support, transaction accuracy, and closure.

Use Excel/spreadsheets for resource utilization charts, capacity analysis, schedule visibility, and reporting.

Maintain high data integrity in planning systems.

Manufacturing & Process Knowledge

Working knowledge of assembly and cold stamping operations.

Understand tooling, dies, racks, bins, and master samples required for production readiness.

Recognize production flow, bottlenecks, and shop-floor constraints.

Understand how scheduling decisions affect safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

Accountability & Execution

Own schedule adherence and execution readiness.

Follow up on production results and close gaps.

Manage multiple jobs in an organized, disciplined manner.

Work effectively in a fast-paced, small-plant environment where priorities shift.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Metal stamping or high-mix manufacturing experience.

Exposure to lean manufacturing or level-loading concepts.

Experience working directly with customers on delivery commitments.

Company DescriptionR&E Automated Systems ( ) is the industry leader in Automotive Controls, Robotics, Joining, and Plant Maintenance. In addition, Engineering Services, including Mechanical, Quality, Simulation, and Service Part Stamping, Assembly, and Coating.Company DescriptionR&E Automated Systems ( ) is the industry leader in Automotive Controls, Robotics, Joining, and Plant Maintenance. xhqgsiq In addition, Engineering Services, including Mechanical, Quality, Simulation, and Service Part Stamping, Assembly, and Coating.