Production Planner/Scheduler

The Company –

GPM, Inc. (GPM) is a closely held corporation, established in 1978, with over 60 employees. The corporate office and manufacturing facility are in Duluth, MN. Approximately 40% of the company’s revenues are the result of manufacturing and marketing its proprietary line of slurry pumps which are primarily sold in the mining, utility, refining, and energy industries. Approximately 40% of the company’s revenues come from the sales and distribution of products from leading companies such as Flowserve, Sundyne, Toshiba, and Howden. Repair services for all products represented by the company comprise the remainder of the company’s core business.

Position Description –

A production scheduler uses a tactical process that focuses on the short-term execution to meet production goals set by planning. The scheduler deals with detailed execution plans, resource coordination, and timely product delivery.

Qualifications –

The ideal candidate for the position shall have:

Education:

· Associate degree in business administration, management, production, or another related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Familiarity with production processes is key.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Team player
• Strong organizational, leadership, and management skills.
• Unquestioned moral and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities –

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on project and sales requirements.
• Work with planner and buyer to ensure adequate materials are available for production.
• Ensure all the necessary tools and materials are accessible to the production teams.
• Daily maintenance of the scheduling tool in our business system. Making sure that all production schedules are aligned with the scheduling tool and all productions are scheduled.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet critical deadlines.
• Adjust schedules as needed based on project priorities.
• Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.
• Coordinating production operations in accordance with the material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.
• Work closely with the manufacturing managers to make sure productions are on track and/or completed.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to understand timelines, outsourcing, and other areas that will affect Manufacturing.

Reporting –

The Production Scheduler position reports directly to the Production Manager.

Conditions –

Works in an office, shop, and field environment. Occasional travel for training or work at other GPM facilities. The 40-hour workweek, varying start times, with occasional work outside office hours. Occasional evening or weekend time may be necessary.

Location –

Duluth, MN. Office.

Salary and Benefits –

The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 401K, Profit Sharing Plan, paid vacation and up to 8 paid holidays per year.

Work Environment -

Office Worker:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in a standard office setting
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Other (Physical, Mental and Visual skills) -

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
• Must demonstrate sufficient visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity to use computers and other equipment and the ability to communicate with a variety of people.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting.
• Ability to move about and communicate with a diverse membership and employee group.
• Ability to accomplish the described responsibilities using computers and technology.
• Ability to work in a changing, challenging, and fast paced environment with varying stress levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Duluth, MN 55811: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000