Master Production Scheduler

Grammer AG; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAMMER is seeking a Production Scheduler for its Shannon, MS location to plan and schedule production based on customer releases, acting as a liaison between the customer and the plant to ensure timely shipment.

Requirements include 2+ years of production scheduling experience in an automotive environment, strong SAP/MRP skills, and associate degree or equivalent experience. You will coordinate with Customer Service, maintain inventory levels, and support year-end counts.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• Minimum 2 years production scheduling experience in a similar environment.
• Auto/Truck manufacturing experience (Automotive/Tier1/Tier2)
• Significant experience with MRP and scheduling systems (specifically SAP)
• Ability to identify urgent or emerging problems and coordinate corrective actions with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provides production scheduling plan
• Schedules production output
• Manpower planning for each job
• Schedules mold changes as required
• Maintains inventory levels to meet production schedule
• Collaborates with Customer Service to prioritize and fulfill customer needs
• Guides material planning for on-hand component inventory
• Monitors inventory adjustments and cycle counts
• Coordinates forecasts with Production Manager
• Tracks schedule performance vs. production actuals
• Monitors customer computer systems for daily changes
• Prepares and distributes customer releases
• Participates in year-end inventory planning and counts

Skills

Production scheduling

SAP ERP

MRP

Automotive manufacturing

Inventory management

Customer service liaison

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

GRAMMER is specialized in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for off-road vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains. As a global partner to the vehicle manufacturing industry we are represented around the world by our two divisions, Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Our employees are constantly engaged in developing and producing innovative, flexible solutions to meet challenges in today’s competitive global market. GRAMMER can be found on four continents with more than 50 production, distribution and logistics sites in 20 countries. Here at GRAMMER, we foster a culture that embraces our Grammer CODE: Collaborate in an inclusive environment, Openness in communication and ideas, Drive for results with energy and Empower yourself and others by taking ownership of decisions and actions.

What We Are Looking For

Grammer is looking for a Production Scheduler to join our location in Shannon, MS. Production Scheduler’s primary responsibility is to plan and schedule production based on customer requirements, which are provided to us by way of customer releases or shipment, to act as liaison between the customer and the plant, to relay requirements, and ship finished product in an efficient and timely manner.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provides production scheduling plan
• Scheduling – production output
• Manpower – schedules each job with standard manpower by way of press/assembly
• Die Changes – schedules mold changes as required
• Maintain inventory levels in order to meet production schedule
• Work closely with Customer Service Representatives to prioritize and fulfill customer needs
• Guides material planning for on hand component inventory to build production to customer needs
• Monitor inventory adjustments and cycle counts
• Coordinate forecasts with Production Manager
• Track schedule performance vs. production actuals
• Monitor customer computer systems for daily changes
• Prepares and distributes customer releases
• Participates and guides year-end inventory planning and counts

Deliverables

• Customer requirement reports with weekly and monthly information
• Production Performance
• Promotes IATF 16949 compliance

What You Will Bring Along

• Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Minimum 2 years production scheduling experience in a similar environment
• Automotive and/or Tier1/Tier 2 manufacturing experience
• Significant experience with MRP and scheduling systems (specifically SAP)
• Ability to identify urgent or emerging problems, develop alternative corrective actions and engage appropriate colleagues in the timely implementation of corrective actions