Operations Scheduler Seals

Tenneco Automotive•Athens, AL

47d

About The Position

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards - we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we're constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do. Want to be a part of Team Tenneco? If so, we're looking for an Operations Scheduler to join our Athens team!

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent years experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience with the use of computers including the Microsoft suite mandatory.
Requires knowledge of QAD ERP system.
Good clerical skills and communication skills a must.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall plant Planning/Scheduling function.
Directs inventory/production planning and control activities.
Responsibilities may include inventory planning, scheduling, materials handling, inventory turnover, customer service levels, stocking decisions, forecasting and administrative controls.
Improve scheduling tools and processes through application of new projects and ideas.
Will be responsible for MRP within an ERP system.
Analyze and properly plan production activities in response to customer demand and level load plan.
Analyze inventory levels and product demand to determine replenishment levels to ensure no material shortages.
Review the production schedules and determine proper levels for finished goods inventories.
Review and update production schedules and material requirements.
Proactively review material supply and demand to determine appropriate acitons for operations and purchasing.
Train and supervise the work of Value Stream Schedulers either directly or indirectly in the daily use of MRP.
Calulate/Recalculate Kanban loops for purchased and manufactured materials.
Establish correct inventory targets for raw, WIP and finished goods inventories.
Responsible for analyzing and directing inventory reduction programs across multiple Value Streams.
Follow up on Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) as applicable
Act as a key member of the new ERP implementation team
May be given certain limited authority within job scope by Manager.
Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Federal-Mogul Integrity Policy.
All employees will abide by the plant's safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. An employee should report, and if necessary stop, any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.
Any other duties as assigned.