Job Details

Production Schedule Planner

Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of products by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Produces daily quantity build schedule by product line.
• Reviews daily production required, production capability, and establishes availability of all materials needed for specific part number production.
• Identifies potential and actual short falls in core, dunnage and material and coordinates efforts to remedy same with appropriate responsible managers/supervisors.
• Orders core from customer as needed.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet conditions.
• Prepares reports as required, example: production performance to schedules, forecast accuracy, etc.
• Take an ownership to maintain work orders on the Work Order Plan Tracker (a.k.a. dashboard).

Education and/or experience:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university; 5 years of experience in Scheduling and Inventory Control; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred areas of study:

Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operation Research

Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements.

Experience using MRP / ERP systems.

APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Essential skills/knowledge:

• Must have excellent excel skills.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS office applications.
• Strong collaboration with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and Management will be critical to meeting business goals.
• Strong statistical analysis background highly desired.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)