Production Scheduler

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Production Scheduler to organize and disseminate information for maximum production efficiency across multiple facilities in Milwaukee, WI. This role integrates planning, procurement, and quality afinities to ensure a smooth workflow on the shop floor and timely delivery of high-profile projects.

The candidate will develop a master schedule, improve communication around scheduling, and closely monitor progress.

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.
• Verbal & written communication skills. Professional demeanor.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation between our three facilities (10 miles apart).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Excel (tables, filters, sorting)

Smartsheet/Epicor

Education

Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Smartsheet

Epicor

Job description

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)