The Production Scheduler / Planner is responsible for developing and communicating the production plan and finished goods transfer schedule ((i.e., the demand planning of finished goods inventory and raw materials) to production and engineering, considering machine capacity, material availability, and workforce capability. The Production Scheduler / Planner will be responsible for managing the overall health of the raw material inventory to maintain a high level of service.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Review and maintain ERP data integrity, including production routings and bill of material accuracy.
• Manage and maintain inventory levels, ensuring a consistent supply of products to match the market demand for Steward's products.
• Work closely with production teams to streamline processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with Operations to streamline processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
• interact with Sales to confirm project specifications and delivery dates and obtain any necessary information to ensure successful job completion.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of job orders and schedules.
• Effectively communicate changes to the production schedule to all stakeholders, including management.
• Perform other related functions as required to achieve departmental and company goals.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BS degree in Business or Engineering or a related field and 1-3 years of manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, which must include the following areas: MRP process, Production Planning, BOM, Purchasing, and Warehouse / Inventory Management.
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability in Microsoft Suite
• Independent problem-solving skills/resourcefulness are required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Accuracy and timeliness are critical.

Over 130 years of experience revolutionizing materials for a range of industries, Steward Advanced Materials Inc. is a division of Steward, Inc. We have been family-owned for 133 years and have built our name by producing technical ceramics, ferrites and EMI suppression materials. Today, Steward Advanced Materials LLC builds on that rich history and we are devoted to providing highly engineered specialty metallic and ceramic materials for global energy, industrial and consumer markets.

Our reputation has been built by consistently getting the job right the first time. We have worked with a diverse customer base, on projects ranging from:

• Materials for batteries
• Gas turbines
• Pigments
• Catalysts
• Gas absorbents
• Electromagnetic absorption

We have proven success in transitioning processes and products from prototype to commercial production in a timely and economical fashion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a drug screen and let us perform a background check? Steward policy requires passing both of these items as part of pre-employment.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37407: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person