Job Details
POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Scheduler is part of the Job Management Team and is responsible for global scheduling of Jobs into the M1 ERP system. The Production Scheduler reviews the Customer's Purchase Order, creates Jobs in the M1 system that take into consideration providing for the best outcome to meet the Customer's product shipment needs and correlates that to Pequot Tool's production capacity, investment in ramp up costs, cash flow and inventory liability. The Production Scheduler establishes the priority level and push-outs on Jobs/shipments thru careful consultation with Pequot Tool's production, engineering & sales management teams, while striving for customer satisfaction at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Examine customer purchase order documents & sales orders; creating Jobs based on the requirements provided for entry into the M1 ERP system.
- Schedule jobs in M1 within the proper work centers; updating as needed to reflect current conditions.
- Manage the job priorities list; providing for timely and accurate updating to reflect current conditions.
- Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
- Compile and prepare forecasts; identifying jobs within the M1 ERP system that is booked to reserve time for future needs.
- Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
- Provide for accuracy of the production schedules on M1 to reflect current conditions.
- Actively participate in discussions and planning in the War Room, conferring with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s) - Attendance Management - Meets company standards in attendance and punctuality. Attends work consistently and on time.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Administration, Business Management
Experience: 1 plus years of experience in business administration, scheduling or related tasks Previous experience in administrative functions within a Manufacturing Job Shop is preferred.
Computer Skills: ERP Software, materials planning logistics and/or supply chain software experience is preferred. Must be proficient with programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Other Requirements: Members of the Order Management Team cross train to provide assistance to other areas such as Production Coordinating, Purchasing and Customer Service.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand O
Walk O
Sit F
Manually Manipulate F
Grasp F
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Speak F
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend or Twist O
10 lbs. or less O
11-20 lbs. O
21-50 lbs. N
51-100 lbs. N
Over 100 lbs. N
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less O
13-25 lbs. N
26-40 lbs. N
41-100 lbs. N
Other Physical Requirements - Vision (Near, Distance)
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - protective footwear & safety eyewear when in the Manufacturing Plant
WORK ENVIRONMENT Modern manufacturing facility with cubical work stations. Position involves extensive computer work, telephone contact, contact with others and ability to strive for Team accomplishment.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.