Production Scheduler

POSITION SUMMARY:

• With minimum supervision, responsible for coordinating the timely movement and processing of parts on multiple programs or areas in order to meet customer delivery schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
• Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate.
• Stage and coordinate work for the majority or all of the manufacturing areas to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources.
• Communicate and coordinate with appropriate support groups to initiate corrective action for work orders on hold.
• Split work orders by generating a new traveler, input split and coordinate activity with inspection and other groups.
• As a liaison, resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and the business teams.
• Troubleshoot and initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy.
• Coordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short range capacity plans and build plans.
• Monitor and coordinate actions required to resolve short term capacity conflicts such as; staffing reassignments, overtime, alternate machine utilizations, and re?routing to other machines, facilities or vendors.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and production planning to adjust workloads to reduce or avoid bottlenecks at gateway centers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Proficient in the application of MRP2 concepts.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and shop floor control required.
• Knowledge of AMAPS required.
• Knowledge of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles preferred.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers and blueprints.
• Ability to provide positive leadership/training in a team environment.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Production Scheduling: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ogden, UT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ogden, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22