Product Line Schedule Coordinator

Alstom; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Belgium is seeking a Serial Production Controller to schedule and control daily operations on the production line to meet the Master Production Schedule. This ensures on-time manufacture and serves as a key support function for manufacturing.

You will act as the link between industrial planning, PrSCL/PMM, logistics and manufacturing to guarantee timely execution and a continuous flow of materials, with a focus on MRP, SAP and Excel knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling/sequencing or operational Supply Chain with ERP exposure in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable of industrial planning, logistics, inventory management and Material planning.
• Good knowledge of MRP and Production Scheduling tools; proficient in Excel.
• Basic Lean tools understanding; strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Launch, coordinate and control Work Orders according to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Schedule Work Orders for components/DIS and ensure on-time execution with industrial planning.
• Link planning, PrSCL/PMM, logistics and manufacturing to sustain timely operations.
• Provide weekly feedback to planning to update the MPS; coordinate daily with logistics and quality.
• Maintain material flow, ensure plan orders readiness, and monitor exception messages in MRP.

Skills

Communication

Collaborative

Autonomous

Sense of urgency

Customer orientation

Proactive

Education

Technician education degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

MRP tools

Job description

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At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Schedule and control the daily operations on the production line, so that they are manufactured on time in accordance with the Master Production Schedule. This is a key support function for manufacturing.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to.)

Supply Chain Department

Reports directly to:

This report is only if Industrial Planning Management report to Supply Chain

Other reporting to:

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Direct reports:

N/A

Network & Links

Internal

• Manufacturing and testing Dept
• Supply Chain : Project Supply Chain Leader (PrSCL), Material management team, Project Material Manager for D&IS
• Quality
• Logistic (warehouse & internal transport manager)

External

• Suppliers or logistic providers in case of JIT (Just in Time) call off

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Key accountabilities:

• The Serial Production Controller is in charge of launching, coordinating and controlling the progress of Work Orders according to the MPS (Manufacturing planning & scheduling)
• For Compo/ D&IS (Components/Digital & Integrated Systems), the Serial Production Controller is in charge of scheduling Work Orders according to the MPS
• The Serial Production Controller makes the link between industrial planning, PrSCL (Project Supply Chain Leader)/ PMM (Project Material Manager) for D&IS, logistics and manufacturing to ensure on time execution of operations
• On a weekly basis, provide feedback to planning to update the MPS, regarding operational constraints
• On a daily basis, coordinate with logistic, Material planning and quality to allow the manufacturing team to produce as per the plan
• Defining and implementing improvement action plans for dysfunctions on components delivered to the production Line
• Ensure a continuous flow of materials to production line
• Check plan orders readiness to ensure work orders can be launch on time and analyze exception messages of the MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• For (Compo / D&IS) schedule, when it’s relevant, work orders
• Convert Planned Orders (MPS) into Work Orders and launch them on time in production
• Follow-up daily the progress of Work Orders through close exchanges with EPU (Elementary Production Unit)/Line managers
• Ensure that priorities as planned in the MPS are clearly displayed and updated at shop floor level (visual management)
• Contribute to data accuracy check related to BOM (Bill Of Material)/Routings in collaboration with Industrialization
• Alert the planning team/supply chain manager about issues impacting plan execution (missing parts, quality issues, production stoppage, technical data)
• Manage the information workflow of work orders: job release, material consumption
• Provide the line-feeding priorities visibility to the logistics team in order to secure the production
• Contribute to ensure material deliveries to the production line
• Participate / represent Supply chain on production line 5’ meeting
• Follow-up subcontracted operations and ensure their execution on time in collaboration with logistics & production
• Contribute to minimize the product throughput time and maintain optimum WIP (Working In Progress)
• Respect EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) rules and involved in SOV (Safety Observation Visits)
• Performance measurements: Work Order launch on time

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Technician education degree (Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain)

Experience:

Mandatory:

• Experience in production scheduling/sequencing or operational supply chain with relevant usage of ERP (ideally SAP) in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable of industrial planning, logistics, inventory management, Material planning

Technical:

• Good knowledge of MRP and Production Scheduling tools
• Good knowledge of excel
• Good level of data analysis and reporting
• Basics on lean tools

Behavioral:

• Good Communication and collaborative skills
• Innovative, pro-active and positive
• Customer & goal oriented
• Sense of urgency
• Autonomous

You don\'t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you\'ll be proud. If you\'re up for the challenge, we\'d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we\'re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We\'re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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