Production Scheduler/Planner

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler/Planner performs the following activities:

• Production Planning
• Production Support/Maintain System
• Material Requirements Planning

Essential Functions

1. Production Planning

• Plan and establish production schedules for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Plan and establish samples and PPAPs for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Plan and direct scheduling of all items requiring GP-12, Final Inspection or sort activity.
• Monitor and analyze customer requirements through MRP and implement course of action required
• Monitor and analyze inventory and make recommendations for improvements.
• Track progress, coordinate and work with Production to schedule production runs in a cost and time efficient manner
• Schedule according to lot sizes where possible (Manufacturing)

1. Production Support

• Review factors that affect schedules
• Work with Production, Customer Service, and Logistics to ensure that customer orders are available in time for shipment

1. Material and Requirements Planning

• Coordinate and schedule for material requirements
• Coordinate with Purchasing when outside vendor expediting is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Word-processing and spreadsheet application software; working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows
• ERP Operational Software – Working knowledge of SAP.
• Quality and Environmental Policies (ICM Management Master Manual)
• Scheduling principles, basic supply chain management, detailed scheduling and planning
• Communication skills: interpersonal and business writing skills
• Product Knowledge