What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scheduler position at NPAA?
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure seamless operations and on-time delivery. This role includes collaboration with Demand Analysts, production teams, and other stakeholders to manage inventory levels, resolve manufacturing challenges, and optimize scheduling processes. Success in this role requires a strong combination of organizational, analytical, and communication skills to align scheduling activities with business goals and improve efficiency.
POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedule Development and Management:
- Create, initiate, and maintain production schedules using SAP and other tools.
- Generate process orders and ensure materials and resources are prepared for each stage of production.
- Use plant lead times, historical data, and performance metrics to develop accurate and optimized schedules.
- Project Leadership and Strategic Planning:
- Lead scheduling-related projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Apply a strategic mindset to identify and implement innovative scheduling and process improvements.
- Oversee cross-functional initiatives that impact production planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
- Customer and Commercial Collaboration:
- Partner with commercial teams and customers to align production schedules with demand forecasts and delivery expectations.
- Act as a liaison to address customer concerns related to timing, status updates, and potential scheduling conflicts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure transparency and trust.
- Production Coordination:
- Provide forward guidance on materials and processes to ensure seamless production flow.
- Adjust schedules proactively to address unexpected changes, delays, or challenges in the manufacturing process.
- Communicate schedules to relevant teams, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of updates or changes.
- Inventory and Material Management:
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available for production without overstocking.
- Compute material requirements and coordinate internal transfers between warehouses and facilities to meet production demands.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Demand Analysts, Customer Service, Quality, and Purchasing to align schedules with customer demands and material availability.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on potential risks, and mitigation plans.
- Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies to minimize disruptions.
- Assist in implementing best scheduling practices and refining processes to improve productivity.
- Data and Systems Analysis:
- Analyze production schedules, resource utilization, and critical path activities to identify areas for improvement.
- Use tools like flowcharts, spreadsheets, and databases to model complex scheduling scenarios.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or production scheduling.
- Proficient in ERP systems, especially SAP (highly preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze and manage complex datasets.
- Familiarity with scheduling software and tools for production planning.
- Understanding production workflows, lean manufacturing principles, and capacity planning.
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
