Production Scheduling Specialist
This is a key position that provides strategic and tactical scheduling expertise to production teams. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain master schedules using Microsoft Office or applicable software.
* Collaborate across departments to understand critical work requests and mitigate schedule impact risks.
* Ensure MRP dates align with current vehicle products.
* Utilize factory scheduler applications and other tools to ensure accurate scheduling, prioritization, and resource allocation.
* Prepare daily work schedules, track progress, update project schedules, and advise leadership on adjustments.
* Schedule fixture, tooling, and test equipment requirements for efficient production.
* Support internal logistics for critical work movement.
* Push/pull work to improve lead times and meet schedule needs.
* Work with production, operations planning, and engineering to eliminate blockers.
* Stay informed about facilities and manpower.
* Lead root cause analysis and develop permanent solutions during product builds.
* Identify and support improvements in yield, quality, safety, cost, and efficiency.
* Streamline and automate production processes where applicable.
* Organize and communicate daily priorities to production staff.
* Provide schedule performance updates through daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
* Create metrics using queries and Excel to monitor shortages and schedule risks.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience.
* 2+ years experience with MS Office.
* Experience writing SQL queries.
* Familiarity with lean principles, Six Sigma, and Kaizen concepts.
* Project management professional certification.
* Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
* Able to stand for at least 8 hours.
Additional Requirements:
* Availability for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected statuses.