Assistant Scheduler

Metromont•Bartow, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Scheduler supports the Scheduler with planning and preparation of production schedules for the manufacture of precast/prestressed concrete products. This role involves planning and scheduling multiple precast projects at the plant level, providing periodic review of schedules, recommending corrective actions for projects behind schedule, and presenting schedules to project managers and senior management. The Assistant Scheduler also serves as a liaison between departments, coordinates special projects, and assists with the scheduling of plant production on a daily, weekly, and long-range basis.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Clear and effective written and verbal skills
Analytical thinker with above average problem-solving skills
Excellent ability to read and interpret blueprints
Strong organizational skills
Able to work well under pressure and time constraints
Must be proactive
Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors
High school diploma or GED required
Four years related experience preferred
Two years previous industry specific scheduling experience or 3-5 years of industry specific production experience in a supervisory role

Nice To Haves

Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and scheduling of multiple precast projects at the plant level
Periodic review of schedules and preparation of narratives
Recommending corrective actions for projects behind schedule
Presenting schedules to project managers and senior management
Serving as a liaison between departments
Coordinating special projects as requested
Assisting with the scheduling of plant production on a daily, weekly, and long-range basis
Maintaining and updating the long-range production schedule for future plant work
Scheduling production 6 weeks ahead as accurately as possible
Verifying production daily for billing purposes using internet-based software
Obtaining project management and erection sequence or direction and preparing a production sequence from this data
Scheduling beds as efficiently as possible to cut down on material and labor costs to streamline overall efficiency
Receiving and distributing shop tickets
Maintaining job files containing take-offs, job information sheets, and any engineering-approved deviations from the shop tickets
Acting as a point of contact between engineering, drafting, project management, the field, and the plant’s operation group
Ensuring the plant meets all contractual obligations and schedules
Facilitating and/or participating in weekly scheduling and production meetings
Entering piece mark data into the finished goods system (dimensions, codes, yardage, etc.)
Adhering to all Metromont and OSHA safety regulations and policies