Planner/Scheduler II

thyssenkrupp Materials•Acworth, GA

About The Position

The Planner/Scheduler II oversees daily product order processing by reviewing and scheduling production orders by processing station. The role schedules orders to maximize productivity and equipment utilization, coordinating production plans with demand, available capacity, materials, labor, and customer requirements. This position works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery and has been identified as safety sensitive. Candidates considered for employment must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing in accordance with applicable laws. The role is expected to meet TKMNA Employee Attributes and Competencies. The listed duties describe the general requirements of the role and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
Knowledge of the processes involved in manufacturing parts.
Ability to create and understand reports for production planning decisions.
Basic math and reading skills obtained through a high school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with computers.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant managers, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand equipment and tolerances.
Strong organizational and analytical skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency with an ERP/MRP system; Job Boss (Canada) or SAP (US) experience is a plus.
At least 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
Ensure material flow and production activity are aligned.
Prepare work orders.
Recommend schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs.
Use Job BOSS-generated reports to update the capacity cutoff calendar (Canada only).
Use SAP to update planning and backlog.
Work with Sales and Materials teams to generate demand forecasts and adjust production plans when forecasts change.
Coordinate with Customer Service and Materials teams to align production with regular and rush order intake.
Work with Programming and Operations teams to plan jobs across machines, prioritizing orders according to lead time, capacity, and customer requirements.
Assess manpower, machine, and material availability to optimize production efficiency.
Reassign or reschedule workloads due to scheduled maintenance or machine breakdowns.
Create or verify material pick orders and arrange their transfer to each machine.
Monitor order flow and proactively flag potential delays, including material stockouts, overutilized machines, and tooling issues.
Maintain the daily Delivery Schedule report to align actual production with the planned schedule.
Respond to expedite requests by reprioritizing and rescheduling tasks to meet urgent order requirements.
Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Shipping teams to execute expedited orders.
Coordinate with Quality and Engineering, as applicable, to ensure timely release of PPAPs.