Job Description
Additional Job Description
This position will be responsible for developing and executing a production schedule based on customer orders. The schedule must be focused on on-time delivery, increasing through put and reducing operating / material expense within manufacturing to achieve optimal performance. Ensures equipment and personnel are scheduled, available and able to produce per customer specifications in the most efficient, timely and economical manner. Coordinates efforts with supply chain, molding, prep and mix, trim and shipping areas to ensure customer order and delivery requirements are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees production scheduling activities.
- Takes a leadership role in the front end of the process.
- Utilizes MRP software to develop and manage a master production schedule.
- Coordinates, analyzes and maintains the production schedule to meet customer requirements.
- Identifies any variances and reports to management and makes recommendations.
- Plan, schedule, coordinate and monitor orders thru the production cycle based on delivery requirement
- Take a lead role in the forecasting process, create all item level forecasts in production.
- Manage inventory levels including safety stocks, slow and obsolete stock and inventory levels.
- Reviews the daily status of materials and resources against production schedule at daily production meetings to review on time delivery and expedited requests and efforts are aligned
- Recommends actions including outsourcing decisions, overtime, and staffing recommendations.
- Evaluates urgent customer requests and takes actions to resolve problems.
- Coordinates with various departments to ensure on time production goals are met.
- Conducts root cause analysis on scheduling delays and makes recommendations for improvements.
- Provides production support as needed by serving as Production Supervisor on an as needed basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field of studyMinimum 3-5 years proven production scheduling management role experience in a manufacturing environment .An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience in rubber or plastics manufacturing environment with strength in production scheduling and inventory controlExperience with ERP system, preferably OracleExcellent computer skills with Microsoft OfficeExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge with ERP system, preferably OracleBackground in a team oriented environment, a positive attitude, and ability to be a change agent, demonstrated ability to make well informed decisions and a positive perspective regarding the work environment.Other skills and qualifications
Strong leadership skills characterized by the ability to inspire, communicate effectively, and drive the organization towards common goalsExcellent verbal and written communication / language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile and present business reports / correspondence, and present information clearly.Interpersonal and supervisory skills, such as emotional competency, coaching, providing feedback, and evaluating performance of subordinates, and the ability to coach and lead employees.Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.Analytical and reasoning ability for solving problems and good judgment for decision-making.Capable of planning and organizing work and processes; ability to self-direct multiple projects and meet deadlines.Must be well organized and detail orientated.Quality orientation.Motivation to provide excellent internal and external customer service