Production Scheduler II

ADDMAN Engineering•Carlsbad, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler II will be responsible for maintaining a high level of On-Time Shipments (OTS), customer satisfaction, and clear communication between Operations, outsourced suppliers, and the Commercial team. This role is integral in monitoring the incoming workflow and providing realistic, aggressive timelines. The position serves as the primary on-site point of contact during the night shift for production and equipment-related issues. Key responsibilities include monitoring orders over 5k to ensure on-time shipment, proactively addressing potential issues like rebuilds and failed builds, and working closely with project technicians to ensure timely part production and scheduling. The role also involves collaborating with the commercial team for smooth production, aligning with external suppliers on delivery timing and quality, and driving cross-functional workflows to meet on-time delivery objectives. The Production Scheduler II will make independent scheduling and prioritization decisions, adjust production plans in response to disruptions, and quickly respond to issues such as equipment downtime or material shortages. Additionally, the role involves identifying improvement opportunities in manufacturing, resolving issues impacting OTS with Manufacturing Engineering, providing detailed explanations for schedule deviations, managing the daily ship list, updating the Forecast PM Team, and owning production scheduling outcomes. The individual will be accountable for identifying and resolving schedule conflicts, proactively identifying scheduling risks, and developing mitigation plans. A key metric is maintaining an OTD of 95% or better. The role also includes entering data into the QA database, working with supervisors and other departments, performing work instructions, visually inspecting parts, rejecting non-conforming parts, ensuring timely movement to QC and shipping, and maintaining a safe and positive work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience or interest in 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing/Manufacturing or tech, and willingness to learn more is preferable
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field; OR 3-5 years of equivalent experience in a technical manufacturing environment
Project management experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in additive manufacturing, machining, or contract manufacturing
Experience with contract review, negotiation, and management (customer and/or supplier contracts)
Experience with technical customer service and consultative sales approaches
Ability to read, understand, and execute work with detailed job instructions.
Excellent hand skills and coordination.
Keen attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Solid organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team as well as individually.
Ability to multitask when needed.
Ability to accomplish tasks without constant supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or interest in 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing/Manufacturing or tech, and willingness to learn more is preferable
Project management experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in additive manufacturing, machining, or contract manufacturing
Experience with contract review, negotiation, and management (customer and/or supplier contracts)
Experience with technical customer service and consultative sales approaches

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site point of contact during night shift for production and equipment-related issues
Monitor all orders over 5k and ensure we will be able to ship out on time.
Work closely with project technicians to ensure that they are building parts on time and scheduling builds with enough time to recover.
Work with commercial team to ensure smooth production on time production of order
Collaborate with external suppliers to align delivery timing and quality standards, minimizing production disruptions.
Drive cross-functional and external workflows to align resources and processes in support of on-time delivery objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with the Purchasing Coordinator to coordinate internal and external workflows that support production execution.
Make independent scheduling and prioritization decisions to balance capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.
Exercise discretion in adjusting production plans in response to supply chain disruptions or changing business needs.
Be able to quickly respond to issues such as downed equipment, material shortage.
Working with manufacturing leads to help identify opportunities for improvement such as efficiency, 5S, and lean manufacturing.
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve any issues impacting OTS.
Providing detailed reasons to commercial on why schedules weren’t kept.
Responsible for managing the Production daily ship list and updating the Forecast PM Team with questionable geometry, issues, concerns and schedules that can’t be met.
Own production scheduling outcomes, including on-time delivery performance and production flow efficiency.
Accountable for identifying and resolving schedule conflicts that impact production or customer commitments.
Proactively identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent production delays.
Analyze constraints and recommend corrective actions to leadership when delivery targets are at risk.
Maintain an OTD of 95% or better in accordance with MJF metrics
Enter to the QA database
Work closely with the MJF Supervisors, Engineering, Project Technicians and the Shipping Department
Perform work instructions as detailed on the Job Sheet
Visually inspect parts for defects
Reject any parts that cannot meet the customer’s needs and create an appendix
Ensure that all jobs make it to the QC and shipping department on time
Maintain a safe work environment
Promote a positive work environment
Miscellaneous duties as assigned