Production Scheduler - Parma, OH

MSCCN; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MSCCN in Parma, Ohio is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and coordinate the daily production plan for three-shift Metal Assembly and Press Operations, ensuring inventory alignment with customer needs while meeting safety, quality, and cost goals. This is an on-site role under the Global Manufacturing System.

You will monitor progress, communicate issues, coordinate maintenance and die work, and drive improvements across functions, stepping in for Area Manager when needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with production scheduling.
• Experience managing a production workforce.
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and decision making.
• Strong ability to lead people and address performance concerns.
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to navigate a high-speed, high-volume production area.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• This is a 2nd shift role – must be able to work off shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily shipping requirements and develop the production plan for a three-shift operation.
• Monitor daily progress to the production plan and adjust as needed.
• Communicate and escalation issues/concerns.
• Launch readiness and collaboration with die engineering.
• Coordinate maintenance and die work/repairs with respective groups.
• Manage die home line allocations to minimize costs.
• Manage and support needs required per Cell Launch Requirements.
• Conduct required audits and monitor compliance.

Skills

Production scheduling

People management

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

MS Excel

Shift flexibility

High-speed production

Communication

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Role

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for developing and coordinating the daily production plan and managing the Metal Assembly and Press Operations to meet production needs. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills to interpret Press & Metal Assembly inventories and the operating plans needed to support customer needs capacities/availability compared to shipping requirements. This position requires strong understanding of the National and Local UAW Agreements. Candidates must exercise independent judgment within the framework of the Global Manufacturing System with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost and Environment.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Analyze daily shipping requirements and develop the production plan for a three-shift operation
• Monitor daily progress to the production plan and adjust as needed
• Communicate and escalation issues/concerns
• Launch readiness
  • Coordinate T-events with die engineering
  • Manage & Support Launch Wall in Metal Assembly and Press Room
  • Ensure jobs/cells are production ready by timelines
• Coordinate both maintenance and die work/repairs with respective groups
• Manage die home line allocations to minimize costs
• Manage and support needs required per Cell Launch Requirements
• Conduct required audits – Layered, WPO, SOTs
• GMS - monitor performance and ensure standards are met
• Support production Group Leaders and hourly teams
• 7000 account champion
• Manage TIP
• Drive improvements in everything we do
• Cover the Area Manager role/duties when needed

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5 years of experience with production scheduling
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience managing a production workforce
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and decision making
• Strong ability to lead people and address performance concerns
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to navigate a high-speed, high-volume production area
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Self-starter with high sense of urgency
• This is a 2nd shift role – must be able to work off shifts when needed

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• Progressive Press experience
• Metal Assembly/Body Shop experience
• Stamping experience
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity and be self-directed
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions within a manufacturing environment