Production Scheduler

Job Title: Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Location: Stafford Springs, CT 06076

Duration: 9 months

Pay Rate: $48.00/hr W2

Shift: M-F 8-5

Position Summary:

• The Manufacturing planner III will be responsible for planning and scheduling all aspect of production. The position will require complex analysis of data to determine the most cost effective, optimal production schedule that Manufacturing can successfully execute. Involve with the new product introduction and transfers, includes interaction with other departments to ensure that company objectives are met for business revenues and customer satisfaction. Individual will drive continuously process improvement to improve key metrics such as OTIF, Backorder, Schedule Attainment, & Utilization. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following
• Responsible for key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, maintaining Safety Stock levels of products and internal raw material shortages levels.
• Coordinate production workflow for multiple product lines.
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Schedule shift according to production needs.
• Monitor the progress for each function to deliver the product on time.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports (PMD).
• Maintenance of MRP master data parameters for established products and new product transfers to ensure accurate signals for quantity and dates generated by MRP (i.e. production lead times, lot sizing, and safety stock) to minimize excess inventory.
• Implement material master changes, product structures, BOMs and Router into production process as required.
• Recalculate orders and requirements as needed by analyzing trends in demand, changes in lead time, minimum order quantities, standard batch sizes and safety stock levels.
• Follow up on open orders and partial shipments and expedite as required.
• Attend daily management stand -up meetings and provide regular and timely status updates on planning and production issues impacting replenishment to management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, data scientists or equivalent relevant experience can be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience in planning and scheduling.
• Recognize problems, analyze, recommend solutions, and drives continuous improvements.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Outlook), PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be proficient in ERP System (SAP)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail; creativity combined with strong analytical skills (the ability to view a situation logically, break it down into manageable tasks and identify alternative plans of action).

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certified in Planning & Inventory Management preferable with medical device manufacturer experience a plus.
• Six Sigma Certification a plus.