Production Scheduler

Williams International; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International is seeking a Production Analyst to join our team. You will establish R&D schedules and coordinate with operations to ensure timely production and R&D parts per MRP dates, using SAP and Excel for shop order management.

Responsibilities include monitoring MRP release dates, prioritizing work for MEs and Cell Specialists, and managing material flow from start to finish while compiling weekly status reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing and production scheduling.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Physical lifting and material handling capabilities as described.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MEs and Cell Specialists to ensure R&D jobs run on schedule and provide guidance to maintain workflow.
• Review MRP release dates and R&D schedules daily to establish priorities for MEs and Cell Specialists.
• Use SAP and Excel to manage production orders (releasing, issuing, receiving, closing shop orders).
• Oversee and manage all physical material flow throughout the production cycle.
• Compile, maintain, and present weekly reports on the cell's hardware production status to management.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Production Analyst to join our team. Working in a team environment, the Production Analyst is responsible for establishing R&D schedules while working with operations to ensure both production and R&D parts are run and are delivered according to their MRP dates. This includes creating schedules using SAP and Excel.

Additionally, the Production Analyst will:

• Collaborate with MEs and Cell Specialists to ensure R&D jobs run according to schedule, providing support and guidance to maintain workflow.
• Review MRP release dates and R&D schedules daily to establish priorities for MEs and Cell Specialists.
• Use SAP and Microsoft Excel to manage production orders, including releasing, issuing, receiving, and closing shop orders.
• Oversee and manage all physical material flow throughout the entirety of a parts production cycle.
• Compile, maintain, and present detailed reports on a weekly basis to management team on current state of the cell’s hardware production.
• Proactively works to identify, escalation, and resolve manufacturing or supply chain issues that may impact performance to schedule.
• Develop and distribute status schedules on expected completion dates for hardware being manufactured in assigned cell and supplied to partner cells.
• Process Outside Process (OP) transactions including preparing and delivering outbound material to shipping and returning inbound material from shipping to the manufacturing cell.
• Process miscellaneous material transactions including location changes, scrap, cycle count adjustments, etc.
• Manage all production order documentation to ensure accurate and efficient order processing.
• Participate in the training and development of other Production Coordinators to promote the continuous quality improvement of manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing and production scheduling.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Physical lifting requirements include; ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches), capable of pushing or pulling a weight of 60 pounds, a grip strength of at least 50 pounds, and be able to reach above the shoulder (65 inches above floor level, minimum)
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.