Production Scheduler

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.

This is an on-site, individual contributor role

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Four 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.