Scheduler (Aerospace)

Scheduler (Aerospace)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the planning, scheduling, job order and inventory management functions required to support fabrication of products in accordance with order fulfillment and stocking requirements.
• Update production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate.
• Update team improvement boards and participate in daily problem solving.
• Stage and coordinate work in the area to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources.
• Cookordinate and implement rework steps, W/O splits as required.
• As a liaison, resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and the business teams.
• Initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy.
• Report discrepancies to team.
• Cookordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short range capacity plans and build plans.
• Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet team goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc.
• Release work orders based on the monthly rate plan from the planner and assemble the packets.
• Update routers and active W/C’s with PAR’s and or other requirements (Such as moving work due to a down piece of equipment).
• Cookordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process.
• Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages and on request participate in long range planning meetings.
• Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs.
• Train and assist less experienced employees.
• Adhere to company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related responsibilities.

Requirements

• Two years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and shop floor control required.
• Knowledge of AMAPS preferred.
• Knowledge of APCS concepts/principles preferred.
• General understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers and blueprints.
• Might be required to lift, up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.