Production Scheduler

Global Power Components; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is a privately held manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Production Scheduler will organize and disseminate information to achieve maximum efficiency in production activities.

As part of the Production Control team, you will lead master scheduling efforts, collaborate with engineering, procurement and logistics, and ensure

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering or related field.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, or operations.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile information from multiple sources into a master schedule.
• Improve scheduling processes and increase visibility to stakeholders on the plant floor.
• Monitor work progress and report status in the master schedule.
• Coordinate flow of work and materials between departments.
• Evaluate make-to-stock inventory and its impact downstream.
• Track status of high-profile jobs to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality and Logistics on material constraints.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Report to Operations Manager within Production Control.
• Distill complex data into actionable information for production supervisors.

Skills

ERP/MRP familiarity

Analytical mindset

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Epicor

Excel

Job description

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Title: Production Scheduler

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power produces a wide variety of custom weld assemblies, fabricated metal buildings, and large complex assemblies of power equipment. Production Scheduler will organize and disseminate information to achieve maximum efficiency in production activities.

The Role:

• Compile information from a variety of sources into a master schedule.
• Improve communication methods and scheduling processes. Increase visibility of information to stakeholders on plant floor.
• Check progress of work on the plant floor and report in master schedule.
• Assist in coordinating the flow of work and materials between departments.
• Evaluate 'make-to-stock' inventory and its impact on downstream production.
• Closely track status details on 'high profile' jobs to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics to align production with material and capacity constraints.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Reports to Operations Manager, from within Production Control team.
• Analytical mindset; distill streams of information into useful, pertinent, actionable information for production supervisors. Astute attention to detail.
• Candidates must cooperatively function within a team of engineers & production personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates/Bachelor's Degree in; Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, project management, or operations.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, Project Management Tools, and Excel features such as tables, filters, and sorting. Familiarity with Smartsheet or Epicor preferred.
• Verbal & written communication skills. Professional demeanor.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation between our three facilities (10 miles apart)