Production Expeditor/Scheduler

IPS - Rubbercraft is seeking a Production Scheduler/Expeditor 1 who will be in a highly visible planning role that is responsible for all New Product Planning activities such as; scheduling, planning, and expediting new projects through engineering and production. In addition, this person will be responsible for pushing orders within the Supply Chain process in order to meet and support strategic customer requirements and inventory goals. This position will lead the dialogue within Engineering, Sales and Supply Chain, with the objective of achieving a great customer experience.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing. Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

The position’s specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Company.
• Drive positive customer experience and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
• Participates in Planning process and understand how the planning activities are been done.
• Create cell / detail level of the production schedule for the tables/ cells/ presses.
• Report and communicate to the VSM and VP of Operations status of orders to ensure customer commitment dates are met in order to maintain a high rating on customer scorecard reports.
• Responsible for tracking between 100-150 individual jobs from start to finish; and accountable for communicating critical issues in a timely manner to the appropriate departments to meet customer expectations and ensure on-time delivery. Offer sound solutions to mitigate schedule and delivery performance risk.
• Define and communicate capacity constraints and suggest solutions to overcome constraints.
• Effectively interact with Planning, Engineering, quality, Purchasing and Project Management to ensure all materials, services, tooling and resources are allocated appropriately to support on-time delivery.
• Determines detailed material requirements using bills of material, prints, customer specs as source data, and issues material orders to production to manufacture parts, based on customer requirements.
• Periodically participate in New Product status meetings with the customer.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 1-2 plus years working experience in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred) in a materials or engineering role.
• High School or GED equivalent
• Extensive experience in a high mix, low volume work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• APICS certification/CPSM preferred

OTHER SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills; ability to effectively navigate through different levels of an organization
• Thorough follow-through and attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP or MRP software; Great Plains and MS Project experience preferred
• Works well under pressure and able to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment
• Maintain working knowledge of company products and services

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• On the job training will be conducted on Procedures and Work Instructions from the area of responsibility.
• Yearly refresher training on FOD, Calibration, Documentation control and Safety Topics.

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)