Scheduler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Position: Scheduler

Location: Georgetown, TX

Job : 1645

# of Openings: 1

Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• 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; performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements; maintains plant capacity database.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confirms project status with department Supervisors.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and adjusts schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Schedules production using Parts +.
• Participates in Fast Response Meetings to address short ship issues and supply or customer increase issues.
• Provides part labels to Production based on the production schedule.
• Monitors inventory levels to determine if they need to be increased or decreased, with a focus on inventory reduction.
• Assists in the transition of supplier or product changes.
• Supports capacity questionnaires requested by customers.
• Maintains internal press capacity spreadsheet.
• Coordinates with production and engineering for sample runs.
• Follows through with ECN changes involving quoting and bank build.
• Assists Corporate Purchasing with volume and service reports.
• All employees are responsible for taking corrective actions on nonconforming items.
• Performs other duties related to safe and efficient plant operation.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  In case of vacancy, the Materials Manager will assume responsibilities.
• Environmental Responsibilities:
  Cooperates with action team directives, is familiar with evacuation plans, trained in clean-up modules, and aware of environmental postings.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or

Experience:

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