Production Scheduler

About EaglePicher

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision. We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration. At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

EaglePicher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, and Southbridge, MA.

About The Role

Manufacturing schedulers perform various functions to ensure that production processes in a manufacturing company are properly organized and scheduled at all times. This role focuses on reducing production costs, efficient utilization of available raw materials, and delivering products to customers on time and in full.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate production schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to meet customer demand.
• Manage and modify Work Orders based upon changing conditions within the manufacturing pipeline.
• Review system demands; identify and report plant capacity constraints.
• Work with manager to develop potential solutions to improve production performance.
• Analyze and address production issues in a timely fashion.
• Directly engage with Material Planning to ensure proper balance between production demand and material supply.
• Directly engage with production and inventory personnel to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with contracts group to ensure proper management of system demands.
• Analyze data, make reports, work in cross-functional improvement teams, and utilize expertise to make decisions.
• Work with manager to identify opportunities to improve the manufacturing or production process through more effective schedule management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Persons.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a Scheduling, Supply Chain role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a cross-functional team.
• Strong coordination and organizational abilities to ensure on-time product delivery.
• High level of leadership qualities.
• Good time management abilities.
• Understanding of customer care basics.
• Willingness to work as part of a team or lead a team when called upon.
• Ability to multitask and display flexibility while carrying out duties.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and operation (MS Office).
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing-based ERP planning systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays and PTO.
• Matching 401K.
• Annual Profit Sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent scholarship programs.