Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Description:

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle.

Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to

achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.

Responsibilities:

∙ Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements

∙ Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow to meet production schedule

∙ Utilize ERP system to auto‐generate manufacturing work orders

∙ Coordinate with Production Control Group to release manufacturing work orders to the shop floor

∙ Coordinate between manufacturing and purchasing on material shortages

∙ Notify Program Managers and/or Contract Administrators of any schedule impacts to customers

∙ Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved

∙ Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information

∙ Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

∙ Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

∙ Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and

other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

∙ Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.

∙ Excellent communication skills.

∙ Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.

∙ Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.

∙ In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred. (Syteline, Visual, Infor systems)

∙ Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

∙ Experience in Production planning in a related industry

∙ Ability to work with many different part numbers and processes