Description

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes incoming production order requirements and develops master manufacturing schedule for assigned site(s) to assure exceptional customer service and optimal manufacturing efficiencies
• Assists with monitoring of materials inventory to effectively determine production schedules
• Communicates upcoming scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders and recommends solutions
• Supports forecasting of production labor overtime requirements
• Analyzes daily back-log business reports to monitor workload and capacity requirements
• Prepares and reviews required business reports
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives for production scheduling process and information flow

Education & Experience

• High school degree required, Associate's degree preferred
• Some relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
• Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility