Scheduling & Planning Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At Century Mold, we don't just mold parts, our customers come to us with their toughest challenges … and we mold solutions. The plastics industry is full of challenges and the Century Mold team prides themselves on their problem-solving capabilities. We strive to provide and deliver more not only for our customers but for our team as well. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Use MRP system to plan and establish production schedules that minimize finished goods on hand and satisfies all customer needs.

• Monitor customer orders and respond promptly and appropriately to changes. Adjust MRP system items planning data accordingly to ensure inventory levels and planning for the materials needed to support Rochester manufacturing operations. 

• Use Kan Ban system to manage WIP and finished goods that are not using System MRP requirements.

• Work with Purchasing to establish correct minimum quantity to help reduce inventory. Responsible for minimizing inventory levels while ensuring adequate materials to produce customer orders on time

• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability consistent with just-in-time inventory requirements.

• Conduct a weekly materials meeting to report out material conflicts and escalate as needed. 

• Tracks progress of production’s schedule obtainment and provide feedback.

• Work with maintenance to insure press availability for preventative maintenance and other maintenance issues.

• Work with Process Set-Up to monitor changes in set-up times and adjust MRP system accordingly.

• This team member will be looked to as an expert resource for the collection of information, analysis of that information, and preparation of that analysis into various reports for consumption by managers, customers, and suppliers.

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one (1) to three (3) years scheduling-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills :

• Proficient with MRP System and Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to learn new software as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working for Century Mold:

• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is market competitive and is based on relevant years of experience and skills. Employees may qualify for a bonus program in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. 
• We care about our employees’ well-being.  In addition to direct compensation, we also offer a robust array of benefits to our employees; these include medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as other great benefits to support your well-being. We also support our employees by offering 401(k) matching.

The details of your position:

Your Job Title will be:

Scheduling & Planning Specialist

Belonging to the:

Manufacturing Department

You will report directly to:

Manufacturing Manager

Your Employment Status:

Exempt