Job Description

Hunting, Dearborn Division is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, Production Scheduling Supervisor, to join our team in Fryeburg, ME. A Production Scheduling Supervisor oversees and contributes to the development, distribution and maintenance of production schedules to maximize efficiency while meeting throughput and delivery date objectives.  The scheduling team monitors daily production results and develops revised plans in response to actual shop floor performance.  Utilizes manufacturing ERP and business intelligence software for planning and scheduling functions with supporting spreadsheets and an SQL database to maintain the master schedule and generate reporting.

The ideal Production Scheduling Supervisor candidate will have 3-5 years of work-related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Effective verbal and written communication are essential skills.  We desire a solid foundation in high school math and the ability to efficiently problem solve.

At Dearborn, we innovate and collaborate with global technology leaders to make the world a better place, from undersea to outer space. A leader in manufacturing of highly advanced, precision machined, components, Hunting Dearborn machines to blueprint, specialty alloy products, providing solutions to our global customer's toughest challenges in industries spanning aerospace and defense, space exploration, power generation, petroleum, nuclear, sub-surface, transportation, and a host of commercial industries, from our state-of-the-art facility. We provide a competitive benefits package, training and development opportunities all while working for a stable employer.

Responsibilities

• Complete data driven weekly reports.
• Customer open orders.
• Resource wait-time.
• Weekly Sales/ Shipping forecast.
• Work order predicted delivery dates.
• Human and machine resource load and capacity.
• Work order suggested release dates.
• Perform software maintenance.
• Human and machine resource calendar updates.
• Human and machine resource additions and subtractions.
• Human and resource group assignments for optimized production flow.
• Analyze data to identify and resolve production flow bottlenecks.
• Work with Manufacturing Managers to plan and achieve a monthly ship list.
• Coordinate the effort of the production schedulers.
• Estimate project lead time using the scheduling software predictor and alternate gameplans as well as Excel spreadsheets.
• Create expedite plans to complete critical jobs.
• Extended hours target recommendations.
• Work with Operations Manager to create the path with people and resources.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years of related work history along with a Technical degree.
• Contributor to a team environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced skills in Excel and Word.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Mathematical thinking and processing.
• Ability to create and maintain systems of organization.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to write basic SQL queries.
• Analyze and interpret resource load and capacity data using Excel and Power BI Tools.
• Must be a logical thinker with the ability to connect a linear progression of events.
• Has the ability to train others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit depending on the work being completed. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push material carts.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Monday to Friday, day shift schedule, 8 or more hours per day.
• Opportunity for overtime.
• Pristine, climate-controlled facility, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.
• Noise level in work environment is typically low to moderate.
• Exceptional company culture, diverse and interesting work, with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships.
• We take pride in being an excellent resource for the professional growth of our employees and providing a safe and supportive environment.
• On-site presence is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• 401k Match
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program