Production Scheduler/Planner II

Job Summary

This individual will oversee the daily control of product order processing from reviewing and scheduling production orders by processing station. This individual will be responsible for scheduling orders to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.

Key Accountabilities

• Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
• Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.
• Prepares work orders.
• Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.
• Utilize Job BOSS generated reports to update the capacity cutoff calendar. (Canada only)
• Utilize the SAP system to update the planning and backlog.
• Work with Sales and Material teams to generate accurate demand forecasts and adjust production plans based on forecast changes.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Materials teams to align production with order intake for both regular and rush jobs.
• Work closely with the Programming/Operational teams to plan jobs across various machines, prioritizing orders based on lead time, capacity, and customer requirements.
• Assess manpower, machine, and material availability to optimize production efficiency.
• Reassign or reschedule workloads as needed due to scheduled maintenance or machine breakdowns.
• Creating/Verifying and arranging transfer of material pick orders for each machine.
• Maintain visibility of order flow and proactively flag potential delays, such as material stockouts, overutilized machines, or tooling issues.
• Maintain the daily Delivery Schedule report to ensure alignment between actual production and the planned schedule.
• Respond to expedite requests by reprioritizing and rescheduling tasks to meet urgent order requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Shipping teams to execute expedited orders efficiently.
• Ensure timely release of PPAPs in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams as applicable.
• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes and Competencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Must know the different processes involved in manufacturing parts.
• Ability to create and understand reports to make production planning decisions.
• Basic math and reading skills obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Possess the ability to understand equipment and tolerances.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP system; experience with Job Boss (Canada) or SAP (US) is a plus

Competencies

• Analytical thinking skills.
• Planning skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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