Production Planner/Scheduler

We are currently searching for an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to assist the Production Manager in planning, scheduling and controlling the flow of materials through the storeroom and manufacturing departments.

Responsibilities:

• Issue and schedule work orders to meet scheduled completion dates. Maintain up-to-date capacity plan and dispatch lists for machine shop work centers.
• Assist in planning requirements for parts orders, subassemblies, and various machine builds. Keep production manager advised of all rescheduling necessary to maintain current completion dates.
• Assist manufacturing technician in maintaining updated routing file to ensure correct processing of work orders in machine shop.
• Ensure that all castings, alter parts, and/or other types of components are in stock or on order to cover current requirements.
• Control flow of outside processing and ensure proper receipts are maintained for billing purposes.
• Assist in receiving and distributing incoming materials and parts to fill current requirements.
• Regularly follow up with Purchasing Department to ensure that commercially purchased components remain on schedule.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications: 

Candidates must possess a High School degree plus related specialized schooling, equivalent to 2-3 years’ trades training. A minimum of 4 years’ experience in Production Planning, Inventory Control, MRP and Capacity Planning utilizing a computerized manufacturing system is desired.