Production Scheduler

Job Title: Production Scheduler

Location: Belton, SC

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Associate

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: Supply Chain

Job Summary: The Buyer / Planner at our Dodge Manufacturing facility in Belton, SC will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager. This role will be responsible for material purchasing and planning at the Belton South Carolina Gear Plant. The mission of the Buyer/Planner is to plan, purchase, schedule, and monitor the flow of materials from supplier, through the production line, and to finished goods per promise dates to customers and the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Materials Manager, team of other Buyer / Planners, Manufacturing Supervisors, Engineers, and Operators in areas of responsibility.
• Stock and non-stock order management in a manufacturing environment.
• Exercises a key role in accomplishing plant customer service and inventory objectives (Raw/WIP/Buffers/Bulk) through effective inventory management/materials planning for assigned commodities and operational schedules.
• Works closely with suppliers to make sure supplier on-time is achieved. Able to foresee potential roadblocks and provide recommendations, solutions, or notify manager.
• Issues forecasts to selected vendors to assure reliable supply chain performance.
• Assistance with all raw material/WIP warehousing and shipping/receiving functions as required.
• Create production orders and schedule work centers.
• Provide shortage reports for areas of responsibility.
• Reschedule orders (push in and out) and ensure communication.
• Review component inventory levels.
• Run MRP and create purchase orders as well as invoice resolution.
• Expedite orders with manufacturing / vendors.
• React and manage quality issues with suppliers.
• Work closely with Quality Department to review and disposition non-confirming material.
• Report on product line performance.
• Communicate status of orders to Customer Service Representative when requested.
• Evaluate inventory turns on raw, WIP, and finished goods.
• Assist with cost roll by maintaining accurate part data (info records).
• Able to communicate with Auditors (internal and external).
• Safety - fully support plant Health Safety and Environmental Plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline) or Supply Chain Management OR
• Bachelor’s degree in other area and minimum of 1 year Supply Chain experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Working knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems
• Working knowledge of bill of materials and routings
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Independent analysis/decision-making capabilities
• Verifiable history of customer focus
• Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Project Management skills

Preferred Requirements:

• APICS CPIM, or an aggressive plan for achievement of certification.
• Lean certification or knowledge a plus
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a factory environment (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, some areas may require hearing protection, and hard hat).
• Must be able to work in a team environment with all branches of the plant.
• Must be able to make changes to plan / schedule to meet customer demands / deadlines.
• Must be capable of moving about to the facility, including stairs.
• Must be able to either sit or stand in the performance of job duties, often for prolonged periods of time each day.
• Ability to work long hours, including overtime and weekends, is an essential function.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, squat, kneel and reach.
• Some lifting on occasion.

Why Join Us?

• Work for a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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