Production Scheduler/Buyer

Yamad; South Charleston (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamad is seeking an Assistant Master Production Scheduler to support the scheduling of all production lines and ensure alignment with customer requirements. You will cover duties in the MPS function, release weekly schedules, and manage orders from sales channels.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in production planning, experience in automotive manufacturing, and strong skills in Excel. This role is based in a climate-controlled office with occasional travel by company car.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, logistics or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of production planning and scheduling experience.
• Familiarity with PDCA, 5-S, and root cause analysis in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Master Production Scheduler in all assigned job duties.
• Fill in during the absence of the Master Production Scheduler.
• Complete Monthly Work Orders for Production.
• Complete YSS and YEJ Orders from Sales.
• Create and release weekly Line Schedules and Work Orders.
• Weekly Percent Achieved against the Schedule.
• Create Recovery Schedules based on Backorders and Customer request.
• Complete monthly domestic orders based on EDI Orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in business, logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting the Master Production Scheduler in ensuring all lines are properly scheduled and communicated to, so that there are no issues with customer requirements or requests.

Essential Functions

• Assists Master Production Scheduler in all assigned Job Duties.
• Fills in during the absence of the Master Production Scheduler.
• Completes Monthly Work Orders for Production.
• Completes YSS and YEJ Orders from Sales.
• Create and release weekly Line Schedules and Work Orders.
• Weekly Percent Achieved against the Schedule.
• Create Recovery Schedules based on Backorders and Customer request.
• Completes monthly domestic orders based on EDI Orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and government officials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Continuously seeks to improve processes and procedures.
• Promotes a safe working environment for all Associates.

Education

Degree in business, logistics or related field preferred.

Experience

Position requires three to five years of production planning and scheduling experience preferably in an automotive manufacturing facility, familiarity with PDCA, 5-S, and root cause analysis activities.

Skills

Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, computer software knowledge especially advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Working Conditions

The position requires the ability to work in a climate-controlled office, walk on concrete floors, lift up to 30 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis, and occasionally bend, kneel, twist, and reach.

Travel

This position requires occasional travel. A valid driver's license is required for use of the company car.