Automotive Production Planner — SAP & Lean Scheduling Pro

Lumesse; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mubea is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and prepare production schedules for automotive parts across multiple departments. You will draw up schedules, sequence operations, track daily status and prepare reports to meet forecasted demand.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or equivalent experience, strong SAP skills, and knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices. Experience with MMOG and cross-border, international operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or strong mathematical background; or 2–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Manufacturing.
• Must be proficient using SAP.
• Must have good communication skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge, Internet software and Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word Processing software.
• Must have a basic knowledge or training of 5's, Lean Manufacturing, Lockout & Tagout procedures, and manufacturing plant safety, environmental, and quality training. Knowledge of MMOG and other customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draws up individual department schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Track the daily production status.
• Prepares production reports.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare weekly production, work-in-process, and stock on-hand.
• Understands the basic operating functions, to include the limitations of all the machinery being scheduled.

Skills

SAP

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Lean Manufacturing

5's

Lockout & Tagout

MMOG

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

APICS experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Mubea is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and prepare production schedules for automotive parts across multiple departments. You will draw up schedules, sequence operations, track daily status and prepare reports to meet forecasted demand.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or equivalent experience, strong SAP skills, and knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices. Experience with MMOG and cross-border, international operations is preferred.