Responsible for scheduling the production process based on the availability of material, equipment and employee resources through the assigned manufacturing areas consistent with the master production schedule. Efficiently assign production to minimize company costs and meet delivery deadlines. Monitor production process and implement process improvements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
Develop, prepare and maintain production reports
Schedule, document and control release of orders to the manufacturing departments
Analyse production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools and human resource requirements
Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
Continuously review status of open orders against schedule requirements and take appropriate action as necessary
Participate in problem solving activities that will assure "On Time" completion
Communicate major problems to the immediate supervisor
Monitor and report on selective key accounts
Continuously review unreleased backlog and take appropriate action as necessary to assure on time release of jobs to production
Communicate effectively with Manufacturing and Production Control as to the status of WIP and priorities
Ensure planning supports on-time delivery to customers
Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects
Expedites operations that delay and or alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
Coordinate materials on order to ensure on-time schedules
Contact and communicate (via email and phone) with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates
Update systems with latest date information accurately and expeditiously
Perform first level expedite escalation and gather information required to elevate requests to management
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures
Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Contribute to building a positive team spirit
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties
Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Job Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Business Administration, Management or Engineering or 5-7 years of experience in a production control environment
Must demonstrate the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully
Must demonstrate attention to detail
Must have experience collecting and researching data
Due to export control rules, must be a US citizen
Job Skills:
Maintain work flows and procedures.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Develops alternative solutions.
Communicates changes and progress.
Completes projects on time and in budget
Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Listens and gets clarification
Responds well to questions.
Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
Gives and welcomes feedback.
Writes clearly and informatively.
Understands business implications of decisions.
Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently
Sets goals and objectives.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance offered through Allstate
Critical Illness, Hospitalization and Accident Insurance offered through Allstate
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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