Production Scheduler

FIRST SHIFT

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create and issue daily production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze the prior day’s production performance and inventory levels.
• Verify daily production is running according to the established schedule.
• Coordinate engineering changes throughout the facility.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams on run ahead, balance out requirements, home line tryouts and maintenance PM’s.
• Participate in materials, production and shift to shift meetings. Deliver expectations on issues that need specific attention in order to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Materials, Purchasing and outside vendors to expedite steel delivery.
• Monitor the releases for raw material and order the necessary material to meet business demands as well as generate releases and coordinate the delivery.
• Participate in the reduction of expedited freight at FPC’s expense into the facility.
• Prepare reports as requested by the Materials Manager.
• Support process adherence and data accuracy of the PLEX System.
• Assist in the training, technical support, problem resolution and change management of the PLEX ERP system.
• Support TS 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Has the authority to stop production operations with respect to safety or quality concerns.
• Treat all other Team Members with respect and dignity.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.                                                                                                                                                   

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience: Prefer Associate Degree in Business or Materials Management. 

Prefer 2 years’ experience in a similar position with the Auto Industry. 

Be able to maintain a Hi-Lo license.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good Analytical skills

Computer literate

Good problem solving skills

People-oriented

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal stamping and assembly plant environment.  Employee is subject to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.