Scheduler
Contract Role
This is an on-site, individual contributor role
POSITION SUMMARY:
With minimum supervision, responsible for coordinating the timely movement and processing of parts on multiple programs in order to meet customer delivery schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4 years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
-Proficient in the application of MRP and APICS.
-Knowledge of AMAPS preferred.
-Personal computer skills required.
-Thorough understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers and blueprints.
-Ability to provide positive leadership/training in a team environment.
-May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
-Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
-Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player

RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate.
*Stage and coordinate work for the majority or all of the manufacturing areas to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources.
*Communicate and coordinate with appropriate support groups to initiate corrective action for work orders on hold.
*Split work orders by generating a new traveler, input split and coordinate activity with inspection and other groups.
*Troubleshoot and Initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy.
*Coordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short range capacity plans and build plans.
*Monitor and coordinate actions required to resolve short term capacity conflicts such as; staffing reassignments, overtime, alternate machine utilization, and rerouting to other machines, facilities or vendors.
*Coordinate with manufacturing and production planning to adjust workloads to reduce or avoid bottlenecks at gateway centers.
*Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet common goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc.
*Update information using personal computer for special scheduling needs or projects.
*Coordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process.
*Assist in the development and implementation of procedures designed to enhance departmental productivity.
*Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages. Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs.
*Prepare customer status reports and respond to shipping information requests from the contracts function.
*Move materials utilizing forklift, dolly, hand truck or other types of carts.
*Monitor and coordinate the packaging of parts to prevent damage.
*Train and assist less experienced employees.
*Adhere to company safety rules and regulations.
*Perform other related responsibilities.
*Participate on both natural and cross-functional high performance teams.
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