Production Scheduler - 1st Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a candidate to develop daily kitting department activities and create weekly schedules using customer priorities, backlog reports, and line capacity. The role includes updating schedules daily, publishing status updates, and adding new projects with start times.

The position requires strong knowledge of WMS/ERP/Oracle, forklift operations, and excellent communication. Ideal applicants will work within a production environment, follow procedures, manage tight deadlines, and

Qualifications

• Must understand WMS, ERP and Oracle systems.
• Working knowledge of the kitting process.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and production environments.
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Schedule kitting activities to meet customer demand.
• Publish daily status updates on projects and priorities.
• Communicate daily with the customer to understand priorities.

Skills

WMS systems knowledge

ERP systems knowledge

Oracle systems knowledge

Kitting process knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Warehouse operations understanding

Reading and following instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Forklift certificate

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Develop the daily activities of the kitting department Use input from the customer on kitting priorities, the backlog report, what kitting components are available and the current line capacity to develop the weekly schedule Follow the same process daily to update the weekly schedule as necessary Additional duties include publishing daily status updates on current projects and adding new projects with a start time

Key Accountabilities

Scheduling the kitting activities in order to fulfill customer demand Associate will communicate daily with the customer to understand kitting priorities Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Capability Profile Minimum Qualifications/Skills

Must understand WMS & ERP & Oracle systems Associate will need a working knowledge of the kitting process Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Must be well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite A good understanding of warehouse operations Needs to understand a production environment and monitor performance Ability to work with minimum supervision Work well under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines Ability to relate to people at any level of business and management Innovative and effective problem- solver Ability to work specified shift Ability to work for the set wage amount Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions Ability to perform simple math calculations Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools Ability to operate various office equipment as needed Detail oriented for quality of repackaging Ability to identify and locate product which requires reading, counting, and printing Ability to operate various material handling equipment Ability to mount and dismount forklift through the duration of the shift which requires bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing, and stooping Ability to use automated inventory control equipment Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds Ability to operate spreadsheet software applications Ability to operate word processing applications Familiar with Topex or Warehouse Management Systems Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program is required within the first 30 days of employment Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with associates and/or customers Ability to meet material handling equipment certification requirements Ability to identify, locate, and disburse product Ability to learn technical material to accomplish necessary objectives Ability to interpret material Ability to write numeric and alphanumeric characters

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.