Job Summary

This role balances customer demand and production forecasts with manufacturing capacity, raw material availability and outside processors, ensuring efficient factory operations and on-time product delivery.

Expertise and Functions

• Create, manage, and optimize the master production schedule
• Establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs
• Integrate contract and purchase order manufacturing orders with master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates
• Lead planning and periodic forecasting meetings with Engineering, Program Management, Inventory other related departments such as production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff
• Identify gaps and drive solutions on production performance relative to the requested production schedule
• Report key performance metrics on scheduling effectiveness in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired):

• Bachelor’s Degree in management or other relevant discipline required
• Degree is waiver eligible with 5 years experience in addition to requirement below

Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
• Knowledgeable with MRP / ERP systems such as JobBOSS
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS office applications

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
• Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: 

The projected salary range for this position is $30-$35/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.