Boolean String Bank

String #843

scheduler AND inventory AND manufacturing AND production

Description

Job Description:
With general supervision, responsible for coordinating the timely movement and processing of parts on assigned programs or areas in order to meet customer delivery schedules.

Responsibilities
* Update the production and inventory control system
* 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 
* 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
* 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 common goals
* Update information using 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.
*Prepare customer status reports and respond to shipping information requests from the contracts function.
*Move materials utilizing 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.

Education and experience
* High School Diploma / GED
* 4 years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.

Skills and Knowledge
* Proficient in the application of MRP and APICS.
* Knowledge of AMAPS preferred.
* Personal computer skills required.
* 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.
* Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Participative team player.

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