Job Description

Production Scheduler

Company: MANN+HUMMEL

Location: Portage, MI

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The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning plant production requirements and related supplier material requirements.

Main Tasks

• Evaluates customer demand and firms up planned orders in SAP for assigned assembly cells and presses
• Creates and monitors 12-week master schedule for assigned assembly cells and presses
• Balances master schedule to level headcount, working within minimum/maximum inventory levels per the plant Plan For Every Part (PFEP)
• Calculates minimum/maximum inventory levels needed for each part number, for assigned cells, based on PFEP
• Coordinates and schedules pre-production in accordance with engineering work requests
• Coordinates bank builds
• Establishes priorities for specific production jobs
• Communicates master schedules to all affected personnel
• Monitors WIP/Finished Goods range of coverage and inventory accuracy ensuring that product identification and storage location are in accordance with plant PFEP and notifies Materials Manager of required inventory adjustments
• Maintains accurate record keeping and reporting utilizing SAP
• Operates a computer, calculator, copier, fax machine and standard office equipment
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record to ensure timely work completion
• Performs all activities in a professional and positive manner
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in integrated supply chain management, or a related field along with one-year minimum experience in scheduling or supply chain within an automotive manufacturing industry, or similar industry.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years required in scheduling or supply chain within an automotive manufacturing industry, or similar industry if no degree.

Required Skills:

• SAP ERP system experience (strong)
• Production Planning (PP) and Warehouse Management (WM)
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication skills with cross functional teams
• Adaptability to change
• Time Reaction (need to be able to react quick)