Production Scheduler

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and present master and daily Testing/ Prototype Production Schedules
• Coordinate and schedule testing equipment, prototype assembly lines, preventative maintenance and calibrations to meet internal and external customer timing while maximizing uptime and resources.
• Create work orders for the production floor based on current schedule
• Identify and report out constraints with proposed solutions to individual program stakeholders.
• Coordinate the completion of testing projects, ensure test material, tooling and fixturing are available as determined by the program schedules
• Coordinate with global Test Labs to ensure appropriate utilization of global test resources.
• Responsible for outsourcing Testing. Scheduling, shipping parts, day to day activities.
• Use plant systems to maintain material information.
• Maintain shortage reports by program to assist the material planning efforts to keep production on track
• Work directly with the production supervisor to prioritize daily activities and help re-organize labor as needed
• Interface with all Engineering disciplines including Advanced, Product, Applications, Gear and Manufacturing/Assembly as well as external customers as required.
• Actively participate in program review meetings
• Support and execution of Dana Operating System (DOS) Objectives
• Support and active involvement in department improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Required Skills:

• 2 years of scheduling experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve issues and challenges.
• Experience in pre-production, prototype, testing and/or launch environment
• Must demonstrate a strong business acumen including knowledge of manufacturing, finance, materials and quality to be able to understand the impact of sourcing decisions on overall business success.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• Familiarity with Procurement and Quality Supplier Metrics
• Must understand blueprints and technical specifications.
• Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office software.
• Willing to travel occasionally and periodically work non-traditional business hours.
• SAP Master Data and Scheduling Experience
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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