Planner / Scheduler

Position Summary

Create, maintain, and continuously improve the schedule for the assigned product and machines. Provide operations support through analysis of schedule utilization and communicate improvement actions to the appropriate Dept. in the Mactac network. Facilitate concise clear communications between Inventory Planning, Scheduling, Operations, Sourcing, Marketing and Sales. Effectively performing these assigned duties will result in high service levels, healthy inventory levels, improved plant OEE, profitable sales, waste reduction and cost improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and communicates daily production schedules with Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, as well as works with Sourcing to ensure materials needed for production are ready and available when needed.

  · Identify and communicate any continuous improvement opportunities including service issues, inventory concerns, or delays to the appropriate business unit.

  · Develop and improve the scheduling process to include implementation and utilization of JDE/Greycon and schedule attainment.

  · Provide analysis using the ERP system, schedule attainment tracker, and supporting analytical tools (Power BI).

  · When necessary revises production schedules and communicates revised order due dates by collaborating with operations management, customer service and sales.

  · Maintain capacity reports and fully understand the supported process in order to identify constraints to meet current demand or available open capacity.

  · Work with Operations Manager and Supervisors to improve the schedule when required.

  · Cross train with other schedulers to further knowledge in other areas for filling in during absences.

Scope:

• Decision Impact: Manufacturing
• - Department Responsibility: Converting
• - Budgetary (P&L) Responsibility: No
• - Direct Reports: No
• - Physical Requirements: This position requires an employee to stand, walk and sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• - Management Responsibilities Level: Individual Contributor
• - Reports to: Converting Operations Manager
• - Location: Spartanburg, SC
• - Travel: up to 5%

Contacts:

• Internal:
  • Daily contact with all departments with relation to work assignments and direction.
  • Frequent contact with Operators, Supervisors, Inventory Planning, Operations, Sourcing, and Sales/Marketing.
• External:
  • As required to support the scheduling and planning process.

Selection Criteria:

• Education:
  • Minimum high school diploma, desired bachelor's degree in operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • List preferred additional education/certification/training
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in similar roles in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated in identifying and addressing process improvements.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with all departments.
  • Must have analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day-to-day process problems.
  • Experience in scheduling production machines.
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Power BI, and Excel.
  • Understanding of Inventory management principles.
  • Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Other:
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation

What You'll Love About Us:

• Learning & Development: Tuition assistance is available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
• Rest & Relaxation: 10 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
• Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance. We also have a give-back mentality with participation in a variety of community activities & events.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting day one for you and your family.
• Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.

Disclaimers:

• The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.