Scheduling and Planning Coordinator

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

HSA

401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective

Commuter Benefits (NYC)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company in Bronx, NY, is hiring a Scheduling and Planning Coordinator. The position involves creating production schedules based on purchase orders and managing material planning activities to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, with at least two years of experience in a manufacturing setting, along with strong skills in Microsoft applications and MRP/ERP systems. Salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a relevant field within a manufacturing environment.
• Must have a clear understanding of manufacturing processes and planning.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate purchase orders to create production schedules.
• Estimate production time for each order.
• Manage material planning activity to ensure timely delivery of material.
• Generate monthly Key Performance Indicators.

Skills

Materials Planning

Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Operations

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Lean application/implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Bronx, NY 10451
Job Category: Salaried
Scheduling and Planning Coordinator

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; BSIS; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore‑Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro‑mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations within a manufacturing environment
• Must have a clear understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing planning and control systems
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
• Lean application/implementation experience a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate purchase orders to create effective production schedules. Establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer expectations
• Estimate production time for each order, considering availability of machine resources, materials, tooling, number of operations, order backlog, order quantity, complexity of product, outside operations, and historical performance
• Make decisions related to production priorities and expedites based on overall business and customer needs. Adjust forecasted daily and weekly capacity and product mix
• Manage material planning activity to ensure timely delivery of material to support production operations
• Continually manage and adjust production schedules in response to fluctuations in raw material availability, manufacturing capacity, and demand for products. Work closely with corporate Supply Chain group
• Conduct capacity and labor analysis. Monitor labor needed to minimize fluctuations in the workforce
• Recommend operational changes, such as OT, staffing, or equipment changes, to ensure on‑time execution to plan that supports customer’s delivery requirements
• Participate in daily Tiered Meeting so all efforts are coordinated to accomplish the same goals
• Generate monthly Key Performance Indicators and make recommendations
• Manage production order variance to minimize cost discrepancies and inventory inaccuracies and identify root cause
• Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality
• Support Engineering for the implementation of product, process, and equipment changes
• Assist in the development and implementation of new or improved manufacturing and production control systems and procedures
• Work with Finance and Operations to establish the annual Long-Term Planning. Assist in the development of the annual department budgets, including personnel and equipment requirements

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary for New York City City-based applicants: $65,000‑75,000 annually (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Commuter Benefits (NYC)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plum Benefits
• … and more

Position Details

• Full time
• Day shifts, generally 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Bronx, NY

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.