Production Scheduler

Knplatech; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Scheduler in Indiana. The role involves coordinating production schedules based on customer demand, managing inventory data, and leading communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in production scheduling, especially within automotive products, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Offering generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and a casual work environment.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Paid Holiday

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits Available

Casual Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3 years in production/manufacturing scheduling, ideally in automotive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Teamwork and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage production strategy based on customer demand.
• Create and communicate production plans regularly.
• Monitor and update inventory and production progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

iQMS

Job description

Description

Position Purpose:

The Production Control Scheduler is responsible for timely and efficient management of all production-related information as the control tower of a plant, ensuring that stakeholders such as internal departments, suppliers, and customers are coordinated effectively. The Production Control Scheduler strives to continually evaluate and implement best practices to optimize the supply chain efficiency.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Functions:

· Determines production strategy based on the customer demand trends.

· Identifies and communicates order and production capacity issues; Facilitates discussions on response strategies and leads team to resolution.

· Creates, updates, and communicates monthly, weekly and daily production plans.

· Performs continuous management and updating of inventory data, lot traceability data, and item master data in ERP system.

· Monitors, updates, and communicates production progress, and addresses any abnormalities in production progress.

· Manage new product launch schedules and leads the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, ensuring that each department's needs and timelines align with the customer's schedule.

· Monitors physical and system inventory daily of finished products, work-in-progress, materials, and their containers; Resolves abnormalities in quantity, output, storage location, and other issues.

· Defines target inventory standards and leads continuous inventory reduction efforts to improve the Cash Conversion Cycle.

· Leads communication and meetings with internal departments, Sales, customers, and other relevant stakeholders.

· Conducts internal auditing for ISO/IATF.

· Provides production management resources necessary for improving the Production operation.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Three years of production/manufacturing scheduling experience, for Automotive products such as blow molding, injection, and or other plastic products experience are preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, email systems, and other web-based portal systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use ERP systems, iQMS is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Automotive manufacturing environment experience preferred.

· Strong spirit of teamwork to work with multiple stakeholders.

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task are a must.

· Ability to prioritize workflow, multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other associates, and contractors.

· Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume office environment.

· Ability to represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to sit at a computer monitor for long periods in a temperature-controlled environment with standard office equipment.

· Ability to continuously move between office and manufacturing environment with extreme temperature changes.

· Ability to walk, stand, bend, crouch, and stoop occasionally throughout a 10-hour period in an environment with varying temperatures and conditions.

· Ability to work in an environment with moving and noisy equipment.

· Ability to visually inspect materials.

· Ability to use sight and touch.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Onsite

Benefits:

Generous PTO

Paid Holiday

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits Available

Casual Work Environment

Sponsorship is not available for this position.