Production Planner/Scheduler

SCHROEDER INDUSTRIES LLC; Leetsdale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroeder Industries LLC in the United States is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to optimize capacities and schedules across all departments using lean manufacturing principles.

You will coordinate material flow, monitor schedules, maintain master data, and generate work instructions to support ISO accreditation and efficient shop floor operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with ERP/SAP exposure and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination is required.
• Three+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in planning/scheduling.
• ERP experience and SAP a plus; MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and communicate capacities and schedules for all departments using lean principles.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize materials.
• Create and maintain work instructions for ISO accreditation.
• Coordinate release of expedited work orders to ensure material and capacity.
• Review and update production order dates based on results.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

ERP software

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

APICS certification

Job description

Description

It is the responsibility of the Production Planner/Scheduler to plan, coordinate, and communicate the capacities and schedules of all departments and work centers using the principles of lean manufacturing. The main goal is to help ensure maximum plant efficiencies, provide excellent customer service and support optimum inventory levels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, evaluate and suggest changes to the production schedules, emphasizing the efficient utilization of available materials and capacities while meeting existing and anticipated customer demands.
• Analyze material and maintain master data to reflect current demand.
• Create and maintain work instructions as part of the ISO accreditation.
• Coordinate the release of select expedited work orders to the shop floor with the appropriate personnel, insuring there is sufficient material and capacity to complete the work orders in the established time frame.
• Suggest changes to production processes or structures, changing work flows of substituting components to meet existing requirements.
• Review the results of the collective release of jobs to determine and update production order dates.
• Create necessary views for new parts.
• Create and maintain routings.
• Work with Cumberland facility to coordinate the planning and receipt of elements.
• Conduct intercompany material expedites.
• Follow up and communicate on the appropriate line items on shortage list.
• Review failed goods movements and correct.
• Coordinate manufacturing function of the RGA process.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Work overtime as needed.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and PIC experience is required.
• Three + years in a manufacturing environment preferred, especially with production planning or scheduling experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of ERP software, SAP experience is a plus.
• Two + years' experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Certificates and Licences:
• APICS certification or willingness to achieve.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.