Production Scheduler

Precision Castparts; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Production Scheduler to coordinate schedules and inventories, ensuring efficient routing of products. You will liaise with internal and external vendors on core inventories, schedules, quality and logistics, collaborating with Sales and Operations to allocate resources to meet client needs.

You will also interface with multiple departments, prepare weekly status reports, and travel within Northeast Ohio as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in production planning/scheduling or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules with Sales, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Prepare weekly schedule status reports for customers.
• Monitor core progress of production schedules with other departments.
• Communicate daily with customers regarding issues and schedules.
• Anticipate demand and coordinate raw materials availability.
• Interface with all departments to support business needs.
• Participate in periodic forecasting meetings with sales.
• Some travel within Northeast Ohio.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Supply chain understanding

Analytical skills

Technical background

Production planning systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Production planning software

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective routing of products through the operation. Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with internal and external vendors on core inventories, schedules, quality and logistics. Collaborates with Sales and Operation departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs. Involved with a wide range of functional areas within the operation. Position reports to Forecasting Manager.

Essential Functions

• Schedules customer orders with the Operation working closely with Sales, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Prepares weekly schedule status reports for customers.
• Monitors vendor core progress of production schedules on a daily basis working with other departments to identify and correct problems.
• Communicates daily with customers regarding issues and schedules.
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
• Integrates sales orders with production schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies and equipment.
• Interface with all departments to support business needs.
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales.
• Some travel required within Northeast Ohio.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical background.
• Proficient with production planning systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Desired Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in group/team settings.
• Ability to present information and data in an understandable and logical manner.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Strong organizational follow up.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in production planning/scheduling or similar role desired.

Physical Demands

Not at All
Infrequently
Occasionally
Frequently
Continually
1%
1-33%
34-66%
67-100%
1-2x hr.
3-6x hr.
7-30 hr.
>30x hr.
Squatting
X
Bending
X
Kneeling
X
Reaching
X
Twisting
X
Sitting in a chair
X
Stair Climbing
X
Ladder Climbing
X
Other climbing (type)
X
Walking of rough surfaces
X
Near moving machinery
X

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.

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