Master Production Scheduler

Kelvion Products Inc • Knoxville, TN

8h

About The Position

Optimize planning & scheduling to assist with optimal capacity plan for New Equipment sites, validate & update revenue forecasting, Identify resource needs and work with Sales and Operations for optimal capacity planning.

Report to Director of Operations on status

Requirements

• Self-motivated, reliable, and proven ability to coach a team.
• Good analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to comprehend routings, bill of materials, and work instructions.
• Proven ability supervising and forming effective teams (Kiazen experience a plus).
• Proven ability delegating responsibilities and leading others.
• Ability to use Excel, Word, and other computer programs.
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills, team building, coaching and leadership characteristics.
• Knowledge of Syteline or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to deal with change and respond quickly to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak and do presentations effectively in front of a group of employees.
• Shows attention to detail.
• A fast learner with the ability to lead, teach, and coach employees.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field (ie. Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics)
• 5+ years related experience required (ie. Capacity Management, Operations Management or Resource Planning) Experience creating Capacity Planning Models for expected demand volume of intake (within a banking or financial institution is acceptable)
• Good IT skills and experience with information processing in databases and planning tools
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Project Management experience
• SAP / Syteline Experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Syteline or other ERP systems is a plus.
• SAP / Syteline Experience preferred.
• Kiazen experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform annual capacity plan budgets.
• Responsible for balancing capacity between Kelvion sites
• Strong communications skills with the ability to work with the functional areas to identify and maintain all schedule tasks and dependencies.
• Generate, publish, and maintain an accurate a Master Schedule
• Serve as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
• Continuously improve the planning & scheduling to ensure optimal levelled service activities.
• Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate. staff of schedule changes or delays.
• Validate and update capacity forecast on regular basis.
• Continuously improve and implement Planning & Scheduling projects and processes.
• Coordinate shop scheduling control parameters utilizing SAP / Syteline
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
• Ensure departments are working according to IATF 16949 guidelines and work instructions.
• Correct and administer discipline as needed for poor work performance and attendance and conduct performance reviews on schedule.
• Coordinate all monthly and yearly safety inspections.
• All other duties assigned.
• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level