Scheduler

Parker•Kent, WA

30d•$24 - $31

About The Position

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe. Scheduler To coordinate and perform the planning, scheduling, job order and inventory management functions required to support fabrication of products in accordance with order fulfillment and stocking requirements. Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate. Update team improvement boards and participate in daily problem solving Stage and coordinate work in the area to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources. Coordinate and implement rework steps, W/O splits as required. As a liaison, resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and the business teams. Initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy. Follow and audit the physical progress of materials or goods through manufacturing or other processing departments. Report discrepancies to team. Coordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short range capacity plans and build plans. Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet team goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc. Release work orders based on the monthly rate plan from the planner and assemble the packets. Update routers and active W/C's with PAR's and or other requirements (Such as moving work due to a down piece of equipment) Coordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process. Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages and on request participate in long range planning meetings. Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs. Train and assist less experienced employees. Adhere to company safety rules and regulations. Perform other related responsibilities.

Requirements

Two years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and shop floor control required.
General understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers and blueprints.
May be required to lift, up to 50 lbs.
Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AMAPS preferred.
Knowledge of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform the planning, scheduling, job order and inventory management functions required to support fabrication of products in accordance with order fulfillment and stocking requirements.
Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate.
Update team improvement boards and participate in daily problem solving
Stage and coordinate work in the area to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources.
Coordinate and implement rework steps, W/O splits as required.
As a liaison, resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and the business teams.
Initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy.
Follow and audit the physical progress of materials or goods through manufacturing or other processing departments.
Report discrepancies to team.
Coordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short range capacity plans and build plans.
Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet team goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc.
Release work orders based on the monthly rate plan from the planner and assemble the packets.
Update routers and active W/C's with PAR's and or other requirements (Such as moving work due to a down piece of equipment)
Coordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process.
Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages and on request participate in long range planning meetings.
Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs.
Train and assist less experienced employees.
Adhere to company safety rules and regulations.
Perform other related responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Pay Range: $23.5/hr to $31.15/hr
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.