Production Control Scheduler

Arconic; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Lethbridge is seeking a Production Control Scheduler to produce schedules balancing customer demand with plant capacities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a background in manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with various departments and requires a strong professional image. Competitive benefits and a standard Monday to Friday work schedule are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a strong professional image.
• Ability to work with all levels in the organization.
• Understanding of manufacturing systems to align production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Produce schedules balancing customer demand with plant capacities.
• Act as a liaison between customer service and manufacturing supervisors.
• Revise production schedules based on changes and needs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong professional image

Integrity and objectivity

Self-motivated and people-oriented

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Arconic is currently in search of a Production Control Scheduler to join our team based in Lethbridge.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Production Control Manager, the Production Control Scheduler produces schedules balancing customer demand with plant capacities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing schedules for plant processes to ensure improved productivity in the facility.
• Review material requirements on orders made from outside vendors or by work orders.
• Process incoming files, apply ship dates based on available capacities.
• Act as a liaison between customer service and the manufacturing supervisors.
• Assist manufacturing departments in making changes based on their needs and any process improvements.
• Work with the ABS & Process Engineering Manager, Managers, and other manufacturing personnel to improve plant processes using ABS principles (Lean Manufacturing).
• Process Defective Material Reports (DMR’s).
• Review shortages on inventory counts.
• Communicate with customer service on status of scheduled jobs.
• Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
• Review documents, such as production control schedules, work orders, or staffing tables to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
• Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
• Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
• Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
• Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.
• Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.
• Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong professional image, ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, confidence and dedication to internal and external customers and contacts.
• Self-motivated, people oriented, service oriented, and ability to work with all levels in the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

A College diploma would be an asset.

• Preference given for an Engineering drafting or mechanical technician/technologist background or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to understand entire manufacturing system (process, flow, people, and organizational structure relationships) in order to align and improve production schedules that meet the business needs.
• Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong technical background with emphasis on manufacturing processes.

Work Environment/Conditions

Standard office environment with a regular Monday to Friday work schedule. This position is Non-Exempt, and would require occasional overtime to meet production and business needs.