Production Scheduler jobs in Warren, MI

The Scheduler plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

· Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements and maintain plant capacity data base. Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.

· Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.

· Confirm with department Supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.

· Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

· Schedule production using Parts .

· Participates in Fast Response Meeting and be prepared to cover short ship issues and supply or customer increase issues.

· Observe inventory levels to determine if they need to be increased / decreased – always focus on inventory reductions.

· Assist in smooth transition of any supplier change or product change.

· Plan bank builds.

· Assist with capacity questionnaires as requested by customer(s).

· Coordinate with production/engineering for sample runs.

· Follow through with ECN changes with quoting and bank build.

· Assist Corporate Purchasing with volumes and service reports.

· It is the responsibility of all employees to take corrective actions for all nonconforming items identified by the employee.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as they relate to overall safe and efficient plant operation.

· Supervisory Responsibilities- In the event that this position becomes vacant, the Materials Manager will resume responsibilities.

· Environmental Responsibilities- Cooperation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans. Trained in clean-up modules. Familiar with Environmental plant postings.

· Conduct cycle counts, investigate discrepancies.

· Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

· Comply with of all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.

· Back up other departmental functions: Buyer, Customer Service, Customer Portals.

· Maintain updated cycle times in Parts .

· Analyze production trends and efficiencies

Qualifications:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Education and/or Experience- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person