Shop Floor Scheduler

Job Summary

Manages Shop Floor Scheduling activities in the Production Area. Includes the management of visual systems to communicate / monitor the sequence of production orders, ensuring the availability of resources (tooling, raw materials; etc.), Create and maintain the optimal production sequence.

Job Responsibilities

• Sequence work orders in line with current demand requirements and the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for assigned products and production lines, while considering all physical capacity and staffing constraints.
• Maintain daily manufacturing performance against the production schedule, identifying, investigating, and challenging any deviations from standard performance.
• Review stock coverage daily to prevent both stockouts and excess inventory by adjusting production sequencing where possible or escalating concerns to the Master Scheduler.
• Maximize the utilization of shared manufacturing resources while maintaining alignment with the MPS regarding product mix, production volumes, and required availability dates.
• Ensure the production schedule is feasible, balanced, and achievable, including all planned downtime, such as holidays, routine maintenance, and line closures.
• Supports the availability of packaging materials, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and staffing resources.
• Monitor the availability of raw materials and components, escalating risks and shortages to Procurement and/or the Master Scheduler as appropriate.
• Proactively communicate and escalate potential production constraints or execution issues to the Master Scheduler and Production Management to enable preventative actions and minimize supply risk.
• Track, analyze, and report schedule adherence on a weekly basis, including root causes for deviations, to Production Area Management and the Master Scheduler.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma 3 years’ planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor degree in supply chain or logistics.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications: GKN experience, Aerospace manufacturing experience, Ability to create pivot tables & perform V-lookups in Microsoft Excel, ERP/MRP experience, APICS Certification.