Production Control Coordinator (Planner)

CST Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CST Industries, Inc. in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Production Scheduler responsible for analyzing and planning the production schedule, coordinating material movement, and maintaining inventory accuracy to ensure continuous operations.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of production control experience, familiarity with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills; standard hours with some overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and scheduling production to meet customer orders.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate production activities based on customer orders
• Process all transactions in company systems accurately and timely
• Plans, reviews, releases, and stages material to shop order to maintain inventory accuracy
• Maintains and monitors cross-functional information to understand lead times
• Develop knowledge of products/processes to ensure schedule stability
• Identify and solve problems within the department and communicate changes cross-functionally
• Expedite or remove orders as necessary
• Communicate upcoming schedule obstacles and constraints with possible solutions
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ERP systems experience (Dynamics 365)

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the analyzing, planning, and reviewing of the production schedule and monitoring of material movement in production cycle to ensure continuous operations, as well as inventory control and accuracy.

This position is responsible for the analyzing, planning, and reviewing of the production schedule and monitoring of material movement in production cycle to ensure continuous operations, as well as inventory control and accuracy.

Essential Duties And Other Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate production activities based on customer orders
• Process all transactions in company systems in an accurate and timely manner
• Plans, reviews, releases, and stages material to shop order to maintain inventory accuracy
• Maintains and monitors information cross-functionally department to better understand competitive lead times for scheduled items
• Develop a working knowledge of the company's products and processes to ensure optimal production schedule stability, order creation, etc.
• Locate, solve, and correct problems within the department and communicate changes cross-functionally
• Expedite or remove orders as necessary
• Cross-functionally communicates upcoming schedule obstacles, availability, and constraints, along with possible solutions
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Familiar with current technology concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365
• 1-3 years of Production control experience(Manufacturing/Automotive/Aerospace)

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

REASONING ABILITY

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

Computer Skills

• Flexible and adaptable regarding learning and understanding new technologies.
• Intermediate MS Office Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium work - Lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly to move objects. Moving over 50 pounds requires a lifting device or team lift.

• Stand / Sit
• Walk
• Use hands/fingers
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk/hear
• See
• Push/pull/reach
• Repetitive motion

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in the office of a manufacturing plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with working in a high traffic, heavy machinery, manufacturing plant. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM (may vary by area in department). Job requires overtime. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with prior notice.