What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Crown Cork & Seal Usa Inc.?
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Crown CAPP Division USA - Aurora plant is seeking a Production Scheduler. As a key member of the team, the Production Scheduler will work closely with the Production Planning Manager to monitor and identify opportunities for lead-time improvement. This person will establish effective communication with various groups such as sales offices, customer service reps and / or plant production departments as required. This position will also ensure the systems data integrity and accuracy of production / planning reports as required. This is a salaried position in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment where compliance to all safety policies, procedures and regulations is our way of doing business. We are looking for team-oriented individuals who are committed to customer quality, continuous improvement and achieving World Class Performance.
Day to day responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following :
Assists / Coordinates in
Developing Master Schedule requirements from demand forecast, plant capacity, and historical data
Interacting with production and sales personnel to update and advise of progress and new developments.
Managing volume and manufacturing location changes between factories as needed to meet customer requirements
Monitoring inventories in an effort to minimize costs and achieve Plant inventory goals
Overseeing development and maintenance of tools that enhance production planning capability for the Division
Maintaining accurate needs attention and obsolete inventory and implement measures for improvement
Tracking / analyzing data and producing required reports
Updating and maintaining the planning production system
Interface with manufacturing personnel, purchasing personnel, etc. on material status and production planning issues
Coordinates with the manufacturing floor to actively manage the production schedule.
Follows and audits production orders through the production process to ensure the proper schedule is followed
Monitors manufacturing system transactions for accuracy and works with leaders to correct discrepancies and eliminate the fundamental causes of the problems
Coordinates material delivery with inventory to support manufacturing schedule. May examine material delivered to production to verify conformance to specifications
Compiles records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials
Performs system transactions to report movement of material between manufacturing operations and into finished goods
Monitors daily progress of manufacturing orders, quality, service, and delivery issues and issues corrective actions as needed
Plans and schedules production orders based on established priorities and the availability of required materials and capacity. Follows up to determine actual performance versus estimates.
Assembles work order packets complete with work order router, completion dates, and instructions for subsequent operations.
Maintain the capacity report so that it can be used as a tool in the planning and scheduling process inventory levels and additional metric reports for Manager
Provide excellent customer service to visitors in person and over the phone
Maintain supply and order plant office supplies
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned
Requirements include :
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook with a strong emphasis on Excel and linked spreadsheets
High School / GED required. Additional education a plus
Must possess effective oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized
Must have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
5 years in administrative / customer service. Inventory control and manufacturing experience a plus
Must be able to work safely in both an office and factory environment
Possess the willingness to obtain a working knowledge of the manufacturing lines; understand their processes, limitations, timelines, capabilities and restrictions in order to better fulfill your job responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working self-directed and independently
Physical Requirements & Working conditions :
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and maybe be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee may be required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Generally works in an office and / or plant environment.
The employee may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
The employee may be exposed to loud machinery.
Available Benefits :
Gainshare Bonus Program
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Program
Coverage of employee is FREE!
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
401k Retirement Savings Plan & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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