Operations Planning Specialist -- St Paul , MN
Plans and organizes workflow within or between departments of a manufacturing facility to expedite production by performing various tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of the Master Scheduler involves creating and managing the production schedule for Tempco Manufacturing. The individual will collaborate closely with production managers, quality control personnel, and other departments to ensure timely completion of all manufacturing processes in accordance with established quality standards.
Duties include:
Creating and maintaining the production schedule.
Collaborating with production managers to meet staffing and equipment requirements.
Working with quality control personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Monitoring inventory levels and adjusting production schedules as necessary.
Communicating with customers regarding production timelines and deliveries.
Identifying and resolving production issues.
Modifying schedules based on work order specifications, priorities, and resource availability.
Rescheduling processes to eliminate duplicate machine setups.
Consulting with department supervisors to track work progress.
Compiling reports on work progress and equipment failures.
Planning production operations and establishing priorities.
Assigning work orders to departments with details on units to be produced.
Having a team-oriented mindset and assisting the Sr. Manufacturing Controller and General management team as needed.
Working according to AS9100d and ISO13485 standards for continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related field and possess APICS certification.
Have at least 5 years of experience in production scheduling, preferably in the metal stamping industry.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be proficient in scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Experience with Job Boss ERP systems is a plus.
To perform this role effectively, the individual must satisfactorily fulfill each essential duty. The requirements below indicate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret business literature, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Proficiency in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effective presentation skills and the ability to respond to inquiries from managers, vendors, customers, and employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Proficiency in working with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and geometry. Application of concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
The ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpretation of various technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form while managing abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
APICS certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties, the employee must be able to use hands for handling, reaching, and talking. Frequent sitting is required, occasional standing and walking. Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment involves occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. Regular exposure to computer monitor glare. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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Salary info:
$25 - $29 / hr