Manager- Production scheduling

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. • Full-time • Clintonville, WI, US • $75k - $80k / year • 1w ago

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Position Description

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, has overall responsibility for the scheduling and workflow planning of the entire manufacturing process of the facility.

Essential Job Functions

· Manage ERP system’s materials module to meet supply chain conditions, manufacturing needs and resources, and customer delivery schedule.

· Create and maintain the MRP templates and setup as well as to perform MRP adjustments as needed.

· Drive Manufacturing work centers by issuing work orders timely and following up on orders completion.

· Create and maintain a master schedule in MRP that honors manufacturing constraints and delivery date promised to customer.

· Optimize production sequences to maximize production asset utilization and minimize delays.

· Responsible for scheduling and releasing of engineering change orders as they pertain to the manufacturing process.

· Ensure proper functioning of all scheduling related software applications by maintaining accurate parameters, planning factors, and system master data.

· Assists production staff with issuing work based on needs of production schedule, input from team leaders, and customer priorities.

· Assist the Production Supervisors in estimating job cost to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identify reasons for low job productivity and determine impact on the project.

· Acts as a technical resource to Sales, Engineering, and Customer Service; Provides feedback in design for manufacturability, time studies, project mapping and scope.

· Advocates and drives the use of Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, visual management, standard work, lost time analysis, autonomous maintenance, etc.

· Continuously works to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

· Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Skills and Abilities Required

· Reasonable knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to manufacturing systems

· Solid mechanical and/or electrical aptitude (e.g., deals with a variety of hand and power tools, as well as large equipment, schematics)

· Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision

· Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in related field, or minimum 2-4 years’ related experience.

· Experience working in Union environments is preferred.