Production Scheduling Manager

Mobility Works; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

8 paid holidays, PTO & Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Driverge Vehicle Innovations is seeking a Production Scheduling Manager to oversee material handling, scheduling, and shop floor coordination. You will supervise a team, develop production plans, and ensure timely deliveries while collaborating with procurement, distribution, and customer service. A strong background in scheduling within manufacturing is essential.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to optimize production processes across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred or equivalent.
• 3+ years of production planning/scheduling experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing shop supervisory experience.
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus; ERP experience with Rootstock preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of material handling, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Create and maintain production schedules based on daily shop floor input.
• Balance orders with plant capacity by reviewing capacity constraints.
• Generate weekly production numbers and distribute daily schedules.
• Produce ad hoc reports using Excel and Salesforce reporting tools.
• Coordinate production and shipping activities with plant supervisors, procurement, distribution, and customer service.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Supervisory experience

ERP systems

Rootstock

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

Rootstock ERP

Job description

Driverge Vehicle Innovationsis the country’s leading builder of commercial shuttles, wheelchair accessible vans, transporters, and small busses. Recognized as industry experts, our builds service vehicle conversions for Healthcare, Fleet Services, Personal & Medical Aid customers. In addition, we provide innovative solutions for clients across North America with camper vans for travel and recreation.

Driverge Vehicle Innovations,is seeking a Production Scheduling Manager. We provide a great work life balance with regular business hours so you can be home spending time with family or doing what you love most! If you love the auto industry and working with cars this job is for you!

The Production Scheduling Manager will be responsible for oversight and hands on management of all aspects of the Material Handling activities including shipping and receiving of materials, warehouse storage, parts picking, parts staging, timely delivery of parts to production, cycle counting, direction for and adherence to prebuild schedules, and safety. Also responsible for staffing to meet customer demands, efficiency, and personnel development. Responsible for all aspects of scheduling, reporting, plant floor activity coordination, bill of material and work orders.

What you get to accomplish:

• Supervise 5- 25 hourly employees providing daily direction in multiple locations along with preproduction requirements while track progress of tasks and communicate barriers.
• Create and maintain production schedule by obtaining information through daily shop floor interaction
• Responsible for reviewing capacity and constraints while balancing orders with plant capacity
• Create and report weekly production numbers and distribute daily production schedule.
• Create ad hoc reporting using Excel and Salesforce reporting tools.
• Confer with Plant Supervisors and Operators, Procurement, Distribution and Customer Service to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions, involving as many resources as necessary to bring the issue to quick and accurate resolution, involving department and plant management on an 'as needed' basis.

What you shouldposses:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain preferred or work equivalent.
• 3+ years of production planning/scheduling experience preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing shop supervisory experience.
• APICS CPIM certification a plus. Experience with ERP system, preferably Rootstock.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

Why YOU ChooseDriverge Vehicle Innovationsfor your next career:

We are an honest, friendly, and professional environment with an outstanding reputation for family values and excellent customer service.

What WE offer you:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance plan(s).
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• 8 paid holidays, Personal Time Off, and Vacation
• Employer Paid Benefits such as: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life and Disability insurance.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous company match.
• An incredibly rewarding experience in a team centered environment.

Hours of operation- Hours of operation: 4 - 10-hour days (M-Th, 5AM -3:30PM, Mandatory Fridaysif scheduled(5AM - until released) - SC, OH, KC

Hours of operation: 4- 10-hour days (M-Th, 6:00AM-4:45PM.Mandatory Fridaysif scheduled(6AM - until released) - CA

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!We embrace Diversity!

New hires will pass a background check as a condition of employment.