Master Production Scheduler

Master Production Scheduler at Apex Bridge Talent Group Master Production Scheduler at Apex Bridge Talent Group in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Business Title:

Manufacturing Shop Scheduler /

Production Scheduler Location:

Bethlehem, PA 18020

Job Type:

Direct hire / Full time

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule rotating machinery inspections, disassembly, machining, balancing, assembly, and preparation for shipment to meet internal & external customer needs. Plans and coordinates production workflow by analyzing work instructions. Responsible for overall production planning, capacity planning, scheduling, prioritization, and tracking/monitoring of production activities. Provides the shop with proper capacity planning to ensure feasible and achievable production schedules. Maintains ERP system parameters and processes, generates and releases work orders, reschedules based on priorities, maintains area capacity plans and/or provides production forecasts as necessary. Create templates in the ERP system. Supports new processes. Responsible for reporting and communication regarding capacity requirements, backlog status, production tracking, order priorities, material requirements, shop floor reporting, key performance indicators, or other required reporting. Attend Job Planning meetings to review capacity and planning issues of new jobs. Communicate the daily and weekly production scheduling during cross-functional production meetings. Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and staffing requirements. Plan and schedule shop workflow for each department and operation, according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Runs daily production reports to review open work orders, monitors backlog, identifies shortages and/or production issues. The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of a Manufacturing Shop Scheduler. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ability to think outside the box. Experience working in a Machine Shop. Knowledge of production scheduling and manufacturing / factory flow processes. Knowledge of production planning within ERP Systems. Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to create and understand reports to make production decisions. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel JobBoss software experience preferred. Programming experience preferred. Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education, industry certifications and experience. Experience in a job shop or Engineer to Order business is preferable. Minimum of 5 years equivalent experience.