Production Scheduler/Planner II

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. seeks a Production Planner to oversee daily order processing, scheduling production to maximize equipment utilization, and ensure alignment across supply, production, and shipping teams.

You will analyze specifications, prepare work orders, and adjust plans for material or labor constraints. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; SAP or Job Boss experience is a plus.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills; high school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and schedule production orders to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate with Sales and Materials teams to align demand forecasts with production plans.
• Prepare and release work orders; update capacity and backlog calendars.
• Expedite orders and adjust plans in response to shortages or machine downtime.
• Maintain visibility of order flow and drive on-time delivery.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP

Analytical thinking

Reading drawings

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelors in supply chain/Engineering

Tools

Job Boss (Canada) / SAP (US)

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job SummaryThis individual will oversee the daily control of product order processing from reviewing and scheduling production orders by processing station. This individual will be responsible for scheduling orders to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.Job DescriptionKey Accountabilities:Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.Prepares work orders.Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.Utilize Job BOSS generated reports to update the capacity cutoff calendar. (Canada only)Utilize the SAP system to update the planning and backlog.Work with Sales and Material teams to generate accurate demand forecasts and adjust production plans based on forecast changes.Coordinate with Customer Service and Materials teams to align production with order intake for both regular and rush jobs.Work closely with the Programming/Operational teams to plan jobs across various machines, prioritizing orders based on lead time, capacity, and customer requirements.Assess manpower, machine, and material availability to optimize production efficiency.Reassign or reschedule workloads as needed due to scheduled maintenance or machine breakdowns.Creating/Verifying and arranging transfer of material pick orders for each machine.Maintain visibility of order flow and proactively flag potential delays, such as material stockouts, overutilized machines, or tooling issues.Maintain the daily Delivery Schedule report to ensure alignment between actual production and the planned schedule.Respond to expedite requests by reprioritizing and rescheduling tasks to meet urgent order requirements.Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Shipping teams to execute expedited orders efficientlyEnsure timely release of PPAPs in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams as applicable.This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes and Competencies.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.Qualifications:Minimum Requirements:3+ years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environmentAbility to read and understand engineering drawings.Must know the different processes involved in manufacturing parts.Ability to create and understand reports to make production planning decisions.Basic math and reading skills obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent.Proficiency with computers.Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast -paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communicationPossess the ability to understand equipment and tolerances.Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proactive problem-solving mindsetPreferred Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering or a related field3+ years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environmentProficiency in ERP/MRP system; experience with Job Boss (Canada) or SAP (US) is a plusCompetencies:Analytical thinking skills. 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