Production Scheduler at Global Power Components Milwaukee, WI

Overview

Production Scheduler at Global Power Components, Milwaukee, WI.

Global Power Components is a privately held manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing electrical distribution and control equipment. The company operates from a modern facility to support growth and maintains a reputation as a leader in its industry.

• Compile information from a variety of sources into a master schedule.
• Improve communication methods and scheduling processes to increase visibility of information to stakeholders on the plant floor.
• Check progress of work on the plant floor and report in the master schedule.
• Assist in coordinating the flow of work and materials between departments.
• Evaluate make-to-stock inventory and its impact on downstream production.
• Closely track status details on high-profile jobs to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics to align production with material and capacity constraints.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Reports to Operations Manager, within the Production Control team.
• Apply an analytical mindset to distill streams of information into useful, pertinent, actionable information for production supervisors, with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively within a team of engineers and production personnel.

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, project management, or operations.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, project management tools, and Excel features (tables, filters, sorting); familiarity with Smartsheet or Epicor preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation between multiple facilities (approximately 10 miles apart).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.