Internal - Shift Sequencer (Production Scheduler)

Continental•Sumter, SC

About The Position

YOUR TASKS Responsible for planning, sequencing, and controlling Tire Building or Preparation production to ensure daily and future shift plans are executed efficiently while aligning with Curing needs and operational constraints. This role adapts plans in real time, coordinates materials, start-ups and phase-outs, tracks KPIs, and drives communication, reporting, and continuous improvement to support on-time delivery and process stability. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Responsible for Tire Building or Preparation planning, sequencing, and production control Ensure that the daily production plan is executed by production Prepare and plan for the upcoming next shift, up to 16-24 hours and prepare the production plan in accordance with the production constraints (tooling, machine and personal availability) for Preparation or Tire Building Ensure that the production plan follows the needs of Curing or Tire Building Plan production considering the stock of materials, reducing the impact of setups, informing the shop floor, minimizing the losses in the processes, and minimizing rework and work off Adapt the daily production plan to changes during the shift and coordinate with the respective production departments as needed to ensure adherence to the schedule Coordinate the start-up and phase out of articles during the shift and planning for those activities in upcoming shifts Planning of the VO materials and other trial production steps required during the shift Organizing miscellaneous planning activities such as PMs, downtime, trials or others as needed Track production progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery. Ensure timely communication of materials on hold to relevant stakeholders and request disposition. Participate in process improvement projects, daily BT2 for your respective area, & other production meetings as required Provide feedback and reports of activities during shift and established/corrective actions taken Responsible for the KPI reporting of the Sequencing department and for discovering improvement activities for department or plant KPIs and monitoring actions Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures Other duties as assigned NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Microsoft Office Suite experience
Three or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment
This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting
No relocation assistance is offered for this position

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
SAP and EPR experience
Tire process and manufacturing knowledge
Planning knowledge

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, sequencing, and controlling Tire Building or Preparation production to ensure daily and future shift plans are executed efficiently while aligning with Curing needs and operational constraints.
Ensure that the daily production plan is executed by production
Prepare and plan for the upcoming next shift, up to 16-24 hours and prepare the production plan in accordance with the production constraints (tooling, machine and personal availability) for Preparation or Tire Building
Ensure that the production plan follows the needs of Curing or Tire Building
Plan production considering the stock of materials, reducing the impact of setups, informing the shop floor, minimizing the losses in the processes, and minimizing rework and work off
Adapt the daily production plan to changes during the shift and coordinate with the respective production departments as needed to ensure adherence to the schedule
Coordinate the start-up and phase out of articles during the shift and planning for those activities in upcoming shifts
Planning of the VO materials and other trial production steps required during the shift
Organizing miscellaneous planning activities such as PMs, downtime, trials or others as needed
Track production progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery.
Ensure timely communication of materials on hold to relevant stakeholders and request disposition.
Participate in process improvement projects, daily BT2 for your respective area, & other production meetings as required
Provide feedback and reports of activities during shift and established/corrective actions taken
Responsible for the KPI reporting of the Sequencing department and for discovering improvement activities for department or plant KPIs and monitoring actions
Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls
Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure
Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures
Other duties as assigned