Production Scheduler & Cost Estimator — Precision Machining

EKL Machine Company; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EKL Machine Company, an established tooling manufacturing and engineering firm in Andalusia, PA, seeks a proactive planner to join our precision machine shop workforce. The role focuses on creating master schedules, daily production plans, and accurate estimates to meet customer commitments.

Qualified candidates have 3-5 years in a planning function within manufacturing, strong customer service skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a planning function in a machine shop or manufacturing environment is preferred
• Customer service oriented to both internal and external customers/employees
• Must have strong work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Expertise in PC skills including Word and Excel; required. Experience with ERP systems such as ORACLE; a plus
• Excellent organizational skills: Ability to prioritize work and multi-task

Responsibilities

• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet completion dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
• Develop daily material schedules and production plans for company orders to meet customer commitment dates
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, material, equipment, and labor estimates involved in assigned products, projects, or services
• Provide preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications
• May specialize according to particular service performed, type of product manufactured, or phase of work involved
• Coordinate efficient movement of materials with purchasing and production personnel
• Review and plan requirements for internal plant work orders
• Build and update necessary “Bills of Material” and “Routings” as required in conjunction with CSR and Corporate Accounting
• Utilize MRP system as needed, maintain integrity of system and monitor reports such as “Shop Floor” and “Close / Complete”
• Work with Sales and Customer Service to implement customer order changes into proper production schedules
• Distribute hard copies of daily schedules to appropriate plant personnel
• Participate in daily plant production meetings and other plant and company meetings as required
• Assist Plant General Manager with any other duties or responsibilities as required

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

EKL Machine Company, an established tooling manufacturing and engineering firm in Andalusia, PA, seeks a proactive planner to join our precision machine shop workforce. The role focuses on creating master schedules, daily production plans, and accurate estimates to meet customer commitments.

Qualified candidates have 3-5 years in a planning function within manufacturing, strong customer service skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).