Scheduler - Weekend Shift

Parker Hannifin•Ogden, UT

About The Position

With general supervision, the Scheduler coordinates the timely movement and processing of parts in assigned programs or areas to meet customer delivery schedules. The role maintains accurate production and inventory control information, coordinates work and resources, resolves scheduling and capacity issues, and tracks materials and orders through manufacturing and processing. It also supports customer requirements, including expedited jobs and aircraft-on-ground maintenance agreements. The Scheduler works with planners, business teams, team leaders, inspection, and other functional groups to coordinate daily schedules, short-range capacity and build plans, shortages, recovery schedules, and customer status reporting. The position may involve moving materials with carts or material-handling equipment, monitoring parts packaging, and training less experienced employees. The role requires adherence to company safety rules and may be subject to U.S. export compliance or government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically, two or more years of increasingly responsible experience in dispatching, shop scheduling, or production planning in a computerized manufacturing system environment, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning, and shop floor control.
General understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers, and blueprints.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with others and participate as a team player.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must meet U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AMAPS.
Knowledge of A.P.I.C.S. concepts and principles.

Responsibilities

Update the production and inventory control system with timely and accurate information.
Stage and coordinate work to meet schedules and effectively use resources.
Communicate with support groups and initiate corrective action for work orders on hold.
Split work orders by generating a new traveler, entering the split, and coordinating activity with inspection and other groups.
Resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and business teams.
Resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain accurate work-in-process data.
Follow and audit the physical progress of materials or goods through manufacturing and other processing departments, and report discrepancies to the team.
Coordinate with functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short-range capacity plans, and build plans.
Coordinate actions to address short-term capacity conflicts, including staffing reassignments, overtime, alternate machine utilization, and rerouting to other machines, facilities, or vendors.
Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans for schedules, quality, cost, and other team goals.
Enter information using a CRT and/or personal computer for special scheduling needs or projects.
Coordinate the release of materials or components to fill shortages for orders in work in process.
Work with planners on new-part procurement and processed-part requirements, address daily shortages, and participate in long-range planning meetings when requested.
Satisfy requirements for aircraft-on-ground maintenance agreements and expedited jobs.
Define component shortages needed to support the assembly build schedule.
Track work-order and purchase-order status to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESDs) to support customer requirements.
Prepare customer status reports and respond to team leaders' requests for shipping information.
Request and prioritize tooling and tapes required at the station, including tooling held in-house or at vendors.
Support the area or team by ordering prints, setup sheets, and related materials.
Move materials using a forklift, dolly, hand truck, or other carts.
Monitor and coordinate parts packaging to prevent damage.
Train and assist less experienced employees.
Adhere to company safety rules and regulations.
Perform other related responsibilities.