Job Description

Purpose

Analyzes production schedules, customer orders, and shipping and receiving records to ensure finished product inventory meets customer demands 

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze and adjust short term production schedule to meet needs of company.
• Work directly with Planning on hand off of long-term schedule to Production group for short term schedule.
• Use SAP to solve critical material problems so the efficiency of the production line is unaffected.
• Work daily with all production managers to ensure schedule compliance.
• Monitor AVDs and hours logged. 
• Work with Internal Sales and Planning departments to ensure expectation alignment.
• Expedite operations/issues that delay schedules.
• Organize short term schedule for smoothest flow through all areas while maintaining delivery requirements.
• Analyze issues that cause delays and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with all department managers as needed for production support items.
• Report weekly at SIOP/Forecast meetings on schedule status, adjustments, and potential changes.
• Monitor headcount requirements throughout production areas based on future forecast.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 5 years capacity planning and production scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• SAP experience is a must.
• APICs Certified – Preferred.'
• Customer service, project management, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Basic PC Skills, Outlook, Work, Excel
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills