Production Planner / Scheduler
L.A. Gauge Company
Los Angeles, California, US
Full-time
Key Responsibilities
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- Dynamic Scheduling : Efficiently manage customer jobs, crafting requirements based on real-time inventory data.
- Data-Driven Insights : Utilize advanced analytics tools to uncover production bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities, empowering continuous improvement.
- Analytics-Aided Decision Support : Develop and refine analytical tools and reports to fuel daily production decisions, prioritizing tasks for maximum efficiency.
- Engineering Excellence : Apply cutting-edge Industrial Engineering practices to assess process constraints and recommend redesigns for enhanced productivity.
- Collaborative Innovation : Work hand-in-hand with the management team and shop floor personnel to implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence.
- Empowerment through Training : Provide comprehensive training to production personnel, ensuring mastery of scheduling tools for optimized performance.
- ERP Expertise : Collaborate seamlessly with production to meet and exceed customer requirements through effective use of the Epicor ERP system.
- Streamlined Operations : Conduct thorough reviews of planning reports, proactively identifying shortages and initiating necessary actions to maintain smooth operations.
- Agile Execution : Determine precise production requirements and expedite orders / jobs as needed to maintain workflow integrity.
- Customer-Centric Support : Support sales staff by providing vital customer service functions, including generating customer-facing schedules, seamless order processing, and shipment verification.
- Judicious Execution : Exercise sound judgment within established procedures to ensure timely and effective actions.
- Safety : Compliance with safety standards and policies will be graded as part of job performance.
Additional Responsibilities
- Efficiency through Automation : Utilize ERP systems to automatically generate manufacturing work orders, streamlining operations and reducing manual effort.
- Transparency Reporting : Deliver insightful status reports on production progress, customer information, and materials inventory, fostering informed decision-making.
- Inventory Management : Assist in managing finished goods inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and meet customer demand.
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