Planner/Scheduler presso Advanced Containment Systems, Inc.

Position Summary:

The Planner/Scheduler reports directly to the Scheduling Manager. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of resource-loaded schedules. The Planner/Scheduler applies good strong and diversified knowledge of Project Control Management principles and practices relevant to manufacturing projects in meeting schedule objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares production schedules with attention to product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan operations.

• Identify bottlenecks in manufacturing process, analyze root cause, and provide/implement solutions.

• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing

• Route assemblies to appropriate workstations.

• Keep teams and individuals aware of key milestones, deadlines, and potential delays.

• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.

• Monitor the project plan related to flow of materials, inventory, and timing of manufacturing operations.

• Print work orders and distribute to shop in timely manner.

• Co-ordinate with Purchasing on material availability.

• Assist in the preparation of status briefings, status reports, and presentations.

• Host daily meetings with supervisors and management to update on schedule.

• Generate various schedule based reports.

• Work directly with department supervisors to clearly define daily production expectations/quotas.

• To work overtime, as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3-5 years in a scheduling/planning roll.

• Strong oral and written communication/presentation skills

• Ability to work independently and self-directed

• Analytical skill abilities; Organized & Detail oriented

• Confidence and capability to multi-task complicated issues at one time

• Computer skills (Made2Manage ERP program or able to learn quickly, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project, etc)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Project Management and/or Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Experience

• Production Control experience. Physical Demands: Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Week: 40 Lunch: 30 mins (Overtime may be required based on shop needs but must be pre-approved by management.) 99% office based and 1% shop. (schedule and order delivery and retrieval) Sitting: 98% Standing: 1% Walking: 1% Environment: Indoor work. Stress: Medium/High Performance Standards: Performance evaluation based on supervisor's criteria.