Production Scheduler

Job Title: Production Scheduler

Department: Materials

What we Offer:

Benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire.

401k

Pet Insurance

PTO

Summary: The Scheduler will be responsible for managing the replenishment process of component metals to support the manufacturing operations. The position will review material requirements, issue release orders, expedite shipments and support the Procurement team in their supplier optimization, quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in performance of daily activities.
• Generate production schedules in coordination with the sales team and production department supervisors
• Works directly with Production Supervisors on schedule attainment and addresses any inhibitors to the schedule.
• Work directly with intercompany locations on requirement processing into the master schedule.
• Review upcoming materials requirements to ensure no interruption in the schedule either from plant floor concerns or purchased components.
• Perform capacity analysis, identify potential bottlenecks, and allocate resources accordingly
• Prepare daily production reports, create work orders, and match up with put tickets in the system.
• Make production delivery commitments to sales team
• Work within our PLEX MRP & ERP system
• Interfaces directly with Customer’s on negotiating any schedule adjustments
• Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues
• Expedite shipments from suppliers as needed to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Employee Handbook)
• Reports directly to the Production Control Manager, interfaces on a frequent basis with all internal and external customers.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in MLM/Supply Chain Management or related field and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in an MRP/Scheduling environment preferred as well as experience with multi-plant scheduling is highly desired.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Aerospace experience preferred
• Experience with future forecasting
• Knowledge of materials used at our company (metals)

About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face-to-face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.