Scheduler Senior

SENIOR SCHEDULER
$23.21 to $35.35/hr (depending on experience)
TEMP TO HIRE
1st Shift: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

POSITION SUMMARY:
With minimum supervision, responsible for coordinating the timely movement and processing of parts on multiple programs or areas in order to meet customer delivery schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
• Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate.
• Stage and coordinate work for the majority or all of the manufacturing areas to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources.
• Communicate and coordinate with appropriate support groups to initiate corrective action for work orders on hold.
• Split work orders by generating a new traveler, input split and coordinate activity with inspection and other groups.
• As a liaison, resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and the business teams.
• Troubleshoot and initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work-in-process (WIP) data accuracy.
• Coordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short-range capacity plans, and build plans.
• Monitor and coordinate actions required to resolve short-term capacity conflicts such as; staffing reassignments, overtime, alternate machine utilizations, and re routing to other machines, facilities, or vendors.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and production planning to adjust workloads to reduce or avoid bottlenecks at gateway centers.
• Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet team goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc.
• Update information using CRT and/or personal computer for special scheduling needs or projects.
• Coordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures designed to enhance departmental productivity.
• Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages and on request participate in long-range planning meetings. Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs.
• Define component shortages required to support the assembly build schedule. Track work order and purchase order status to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
• Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESD) to support customer requirements.
• Prepare customer status reports and respond to shipping information requests from the contracts function.
• Request and prioritize tooling and tapes required at the station including tooling in-house or at vendors.
• Provide support to area or team by ordering prints, set up sheets, etc.
• Move materials utilizing a forklift, dolly, hand truck, or other types of carts.
• Monitor and coordinate the packaging of parts to prevent damage.
• Train and assist less experienced employees.
• Adhere to company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of dispatching, shop scheduling, or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Proficient in the application of MRP2 concepts.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning, and shop floor control is required.
• Knowledge of AMAPS is required.
• Knowledge of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles preferred.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers, and blueprints.
• Ability to provide positive leadership/training in a team environment.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.