iLocatum
Production Scheduler
Production Scheduler
Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Qualifications
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Continued education is evident
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Minimum education: B.S. degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
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Experience: Over 5 years in manufacturing and/or Supply Chain
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Responsibilities
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Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and maintaining the master production schedule for assigned value streams to ensure achievement of production plans
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Analyze material loading and scheduling to optimize machine efficiency, set-ups, and inventory levels, and ensure timely and complete order fulfillment
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Distribute and verify daily and weekly finite schedules and plans for adherence
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Balance inventory and machine order levels to achieve on-time and complete order fulfillment efficiently and optimally
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Meet on-time delivery goals and consistently meet customer needs
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Maintain accurate inventory through inventory management best practices, including cycle counts and verification of raw materials
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Communicate all schedules and changes that affect product flow to relevant personnel
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Ensure effective and professional inter-company communication
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Influence colleagues in all organizational directions to help achieve department goals
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Demonstrate knowledge of capacities, cycles, and bottlenecks for value streams
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Demonstrate knowledge of material flow and product types to optimize performance
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Become the person most knowledgeable about scheduling and inventory systems and tools to make the voice of the customer visible on the plant floor
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Handle backup work from other Production Schedulers as needed
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Align actions with department vision, mission, and values
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Regularly use lean tools and daily management systems to identify and address problems
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Utilize root cause problem solving to prevent recurring issues
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Job Description
Large metal manufacturer in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler. This role is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and maintaining the master production schedule for assigned value streams to ensure production plans are achieved. The individual will analyze material loading and scheduling to optimize machine efficiency, set-ups, and inventory levels, as well as ensure timely and complete order fulfillment. Responsibilities include distributing and verifying daily and weekly finite schedules and plans, balancing inventory and machine order levels, meeting on-time delivery goals, maintaining accurate inventory, communicating schedules and changes, and positively influencing the organization. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of capacities, cycles, and bottlenecks for value streams, understand material flow and product types, and be proficient in scheduling and inventory systems. A B.S. degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience is required, and lean or Six Sigma training is a plus. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing and/or Supply Chain. Join us where the future is bright!
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