Production Scheduler/Planner II
About The Position
Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motorsport, and industrial markets. Our thermoset composite products are used in satellites, space launch vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and military and commercial aircraft. TAC also provides composites materials for industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics, and sports equipment. Our thermoplastic prepregs, known as Cetex®, are found in commercial and military aircraft for large wing structures and interior applications. Cetex products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in various engineered thermoplastic resins including PEEK, PPS, PEI, as well as performance thermoplastics including Nylon, PET, HDPE, and PP.
Requirements
- Associates Degree preferred, however high school diploma or equivalent required.
- More than 6 years of experience working with composites or production/inventory control related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in a computerized MRP system.
- MS Dynamics AX experience strongly preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office specifically Excel and data base systems (FileMaker Pro).
- Effective communication skills.
- Support multiple different teams.
- Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English.
- Able to work and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Excellent attendance: ability to work overtime, weekends and off shifts when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a leadership role such as lead, trainer or manager is ideal but not required.
Responsibilities
- Own the process for creating the production schedule by working closely with different departments to ensure work orders are prioritized and the production schedule/lines are running effectively to meet deadlines.
- Participate in production changes to modify and provide alternative solutions to reflect pull-ins and push-outs requests based on customer and company’s needs.
- Ability to plan for one to six months ahead to align with customer demands with supply chain and production capabilities.
- Maintain, review and provide direction for the production reports on work order status/progress.
- Review and make improvements on production, quality, and shipment schedules with department supervisors to determine progress of work and ensure completion dates are obtained.
- Maintain, review and have oversight on the production reports for work order status/progress.
- Review inventory levels, costs, and production limitations (i.e., machine downtime, limited staff) prior to creating the production schedule.
- Work with appropriate departments to ensure inventory is available or provide alternative solutions prior to creating the production schedule.
- Prepare routine reports and documents following detailed instructions.
- Communicate with appropriate departments on routine requests.
- Oversee that files and records are correctly maintained by the production scheduler team.
- Access items such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel, material requirements or material priorities.
- Recommend alternative materials or supplies when items are not available.
- Run the daily production scheduling meeting.
- Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment).
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
