Flight Scheduler jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

The Scheduler is responsible for all tasks associated with the scheduling and coordination of production on the shop floor; including work center scheduling, production order entry, production reporting, distribution of all documents related to production, and asset utilization. Responsibilities require knowledge of scheduling practices, independent judgement, and the ability to seize opportunities for problem solving and improvements.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS

Critical 55%

• Responsible for manufacturing productivity, generating schedules and nests as appropriate that optimize material and resource utilization.
• Creates weekly and bi-weekly production schedules for shop floor work centers using material requirements reports for sold, stock and forecast production orders.
• Monitors and schedules production work orders for assigned work centers based on available capacity on a weekly basis.
• Modifies shop floor control orders to customer specifications as needed.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Coordinates with floor supervisors to prioritize shop production by work center.
• Provides direction to floor supervisors on personnel shifts on shop floor, based on direct labor hours available, and coordinates with floor supervisors to manage and re-schedule past due production orders.
• Prepares and releases production orders per schedules and material requirements with knowledge of the part and how it’s used; the financial impact of a WO’s administrative costs; and the financial impact of inventory carrying costs.
• Assembles materials/documents to support shop floor control orders (material pick lists, shop packets, schedules, etc.).
• Reports shop floor control activity transactions when needed, and provides support for shop floor personnel when reporting.
• Supports MRP settings with item file updates and bill of material structure.
• Manages process improvements to maximize operating parameters of production equipment, assets, and software including fabrication machines and software as appropriate.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%

CORE VALUES

Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Strong organizational capabilities, and ability to perform multi-tasks routinely in a fast-paced environment
• ERP and MRP experience is preferred.
• Previous scheduling experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

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 essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; up to 8 hours in an 8 hour shift. The employee will frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. The employee will push/pull with up to 110 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to balance, climb ladders, or work on platforms to access elevated equipment. Regularly required to sit and interface with computer systems while maintaining high level of concentration.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee is required to wear steel toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses. The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud.