Production Scheduler I (TKF154)

About The Role Responsible for planning and executing the trailer build schedule for each factory based on available capacity and continually work towards improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Responsibilities Partner with Plant Manager to maximize capacity, efficiency, and schedule accuracy. Adjust Trailer MO operation dates to reflect current status and estimated completions. Schedule new tracking numbers into their appropriate line utilizing VPI and INFOR. Convert the serial number to full TIN within INFOR. Coordinate with Sales to adjust trailers within the schedule per demand. Assist Sales on Serial/Tracking number cancellations. Coordinate with Purchasing and PPIC on schedule adjustments coinciding with delivery of material and piece parts. Work with Engineering on schedule adjustments due to design constraints and changes. Communicate critical issues throughout the company. Support Production Scheduler II to complete tasks such as: Create routings for trailers, assemblies, and piece parts. Quote new trailers, options, assemblies, and piece parts. Audit and adjust quotes/routings based on efficiency data. Facilitate OBS meeting Plant Managers and Supervisors. Other duties as assigned. Candidate Requirements Minimum of 2-years related manufacturing experience in production preferred. Experience in MRP/ERP systems preferred with background in continuous improvement, lean, and Six Sigma preferred. Team oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job in the factory areas, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.