Production Scheduling Manager

OVERVIEW

The Scheduling Manager effectively manages resources to ensure that the manufacturing processes run smoothly, and products are delivered on time within budget and meet quality standards and requirements. This individual does a variety of administrative tasks as well as providing strong manufacturing support through inventory control, document control, and prioritizing jobs as they flow through the shop to ensure goals and key performance metrics are in line with Stone Enterprises objectives.This individual works with employees at all levels, ensuring the proper guidelines and professionalism on all projects flowing through the shop. This includes assisting in the planning, organizing, and ensuring the workflow proceeds in a timely manner to achieve quality and on-time delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a production schedule and realistic delivery times for potential and actual orders.
• Estimate the quantity of material needed for orders, check for material stock and order it if needed.
• Monitor, promptly address and resolve production issues to minimize delays in production.
• Prioritize jobs in accordance with material, labor and equipment while coordinating with shop manager.
• In coordination with shop manager make recommendations to reduce production costs, improve processes, product quality and consistency.
• Prioritize production schedules dynamically to ensure that production deadlines are met.
• Inform internal stakeholders of necessary changes to established production schedule commitments.
• Production planning using inventory min/max levels according to job tickets.
• Close out completed job tickets and work orders including variance reporting.
• Pull kits for shop assembly according to job orders.
• Stage blanks and components on job carts for manufacturing and assembly.
• Issue prints and job tickets and disperse throughout the shop for production
• Move parts through the shop (including quality inspection) for routing to either inventory or shipping and coordinate with Shop Manager.
• Evaluate and continuously update the ‘Task List’ to provide accurate and up-to-date information including updating due dates upon releasing jobs, and making notes with any delays.
• Continuously learn new technical info to stay abreast of changing technology.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to assist in managing and meeting timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written & verbal.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints & drawings while exercising good judgement.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.