Lead Scheduler

Job Description

• [Company] located in Berea, OH is currently searching for a Lead Scheduler for the Fluid Conveyance-Coupling Plant. This position will report to the Supply Chain Manager.
• This position is responsible for the scheduling of product to ensure on-time delivery, flawless quality level, appropriate capacity utilization and maintain appropriate levels of inventory while satisfying the customer to the fullest degree. The incumbent will also impact the following measures: maintaining appropriate inventory dollars (DOH objective), on-time delivery performance, and achieving SCM cost out project goals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Use MFG-Pro to develop and maintain accurate work center schedules that efficiently utilizes resources while meeting the ERP system requirements
• Evaluate part usage patterns to make decisions to control Inventory while maintaining appropriate customer service levels. Conduct ABC analysis on all parts.
• Develop and publish Master Production Schedule at the product family level for each manufacturing cell that sets weekly / monthly Production plans
• Support SCM by communicating trends in production requirements that will impact the supply base, identifying potential bottlenecks and suggest opportunities/requirements for sub-contract machining, and assist in Make/buy decisions.
• Determine optimal sequence of production orders to run on first operation cutting machines and release metal from vendors to support that production schedule.
• Coordinate the expediting of parts with Customer Service to ensure Customer demand is met.
• Coordinate the expediting of parts with Customer Service to ensure Customer demand is met.
• Consult with Demand Planning on future Marketing Forecasts and how to accomplish sales goals
• Perform Problem solving and cross-functional skills.
• Manage cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives
• Follow and adhere to all safety rules, processes and procedures. Advise supervisor of an unsafe working conditions.
• Participates on various teams such as Kaizens, BPI events and Lean events, 5S Program

Position Criteria:

• Strong analytical ability
• Results and detail oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to problem solve, both working with a team and independently
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles preferred
• APICS (ISCM) certification preferred
• Experience with MFG/Pro preferred

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required
• Minimum 1 year experience in a scheduling/planning role
• Experience using an ERP system required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship