Production Scheduler

Talentify; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. in Augusta, GA is seeking a Production Control professional to establish and coordinate production schedules, prioritize activities, and drive on-time delivery in a factory setting.

You will use SAP to improve scheduling, manage inventory, monitor orders, and collaborate cross-functionally with supply base and production teams. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in production control or manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate production schedules to ensure efficient flow of materials and assemblies.
• Prioritize and plan production activities to maintain on-time delivery and adjust schedules as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with the Production Control team to address downtime and shortages.
• Enhance SAP usage to improve scheduling and reduce downtime and excess inventory.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze production control reports to drive improvements.
• Coordinate processes for parts with different procurement needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery/quality issues.
• Manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Analyze actual and potential supply problems and communicate findings to management.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and coordinate production schedules in a factory environment to ensure the most efficient flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between or within departments.
• Prioritize and plan production activities to maintain on-time delivery, monitor execution of production orders, and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Work cross functionally as part of the Production Control team to address equipment downtime, material shortages, and other factory problems.
• Enhance the usage of company’s SAP system for accurate scheduling and to drive improvements in assembly (minimize downtime, reduce inefficiencies, reduce excess inventory)
• Develop, maintain, and analyze production control reports to drive improvements in production.
• Coordinate processes for parts that have different procurement needs.
• Monitor supply base performance as related to delivery and quality, and work with the supply base to resolve issues.
• Manage inventory levels to avoid excessive inventory, inventory shortages, and inventory inaccuracies within defined guidelines.
• Analyze actual and potential supply problems or delivery issues and provide timely communications and analysis to management.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Years of Experience: 2+ years’ experience

Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications required; SAP preferred.