Manufacturing Scheduler: Lean Planning & Optimization

GEA Germany GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

PTO 136 hours

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

GEA Group in the United States is seeking a Scheduler to create and maintain production, work, and shipment schedules for a metal fabrication shop. You will forecast capacity, prioritize work orders, and collaborate with shop floor leadership to optimize resources.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field (or 10+ years in manufacturing), 3+ years in production planning, and ERP experience. Emphasis on lean improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field, or HS diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Manufacturing/Production Planning.
• Minimum 3 years experience in use of an ERP system.
• Experience in job shop or engineer-to-order manufacturing is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production, work, and shipment schedules.
• Maintain production capacity schedule and forecast.
• Prioritize work orders to optimize resources.
• Confer with department supervisors on progress and dates.
• Assist in solving production problems.
• Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues.
• Compile status and performance reports for management in a timely manner.
• Work with supply chain for timely delivery of materials to the shop floor.
• Develop and achieve department/company goals and controls.
• Identify and drive areas of cost reduction, lean improvements and productivity gains.
• Inform relevant departments of changes to the planned production schedule.
• Evaluate staffing needs to accommodate current and future workflows.
• Create and implement tracking measures to improve workflows.
• Participate in data gathering for global reporting and lead daily status meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

GEA Group in the United States is seeking a Scheduler to create and maintain production, work, and shipment schedules for a metal fabrication shop. You will forecast capacity, prioritize work orders, and collaborate with shop floor leadership to optimize resources.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field (or 10+ years in manufacturing), 3+ years in production planning, and ERP experience. Emphasis on lean improvements and cross-functional collaboration.