2nd-Shift Production Scheduler: Launch & Optimize

General Motors; Town of Parma (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Parma, NY is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and coordinate the daily production plan for Metal Assembly and Press Operations. You will interpret inventories and operating plans to support customer needs, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets while aligning with the Global Manufacturing System.

The role is 2nd shift, requires 5 years in production scheduling, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to work in a high-speed, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with production scheduling.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience managing a production workforce.
• 2nd shift availability.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily shipping requirements and develop the production plan for a three-shift operation
• Monitor daily progress to the production plan and adjust as needed
• Communicate and escalate issues/concerns
• Launch readiness: coordinate T-events with die engineering; manage Launch Wall in Metal Assembly and Press Room; ensure jobs/cells are production ready by timelines
• Coordinate maintenance and die work/repairs with respective groups
• Manage die home line allocations to minimize costs
• Manage and support needs required per Cell Launch Requirements
• Conduct audits – Layered, WPO, SOTs
• GMS - monitor performance and ensure standards are met
• Support production Group Leaders and hourly teams
• 7000 account champion
• Manage TIP
• Drive improvements in everything we do
• Cover the Area Manager role/duties when needed

Skills

Production scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Leadership

High-speed production

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Motors in Parma, NY is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and coordinate the daily production plan for Metal Assembly and Press Operations. You will interpret inventories and operating plans to support customer needs, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets while aligning with the Global Manufacturing System.

The role is 2nd shift, requires 5 years in production scheduling, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to work in a high-speed, high-volume environment.