Planner Scheduler (Byhalia) (Finance)
Join TK Elevator as a Planner/Scheduler in Byhalia, MS, and lead vital production planning for our manufacturing team today!EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or relevant field required.
- Three or more years' experience in Production Control/Planning and/or Scheduling area within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access. Spreadsheet formulation, queries, v-lookup, advanced formatting techniques and etc.
- Possess extensive experience in working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
- Possess very strong communication skills (verbal and written) along with sound
interpersonal skills to all levels of organization. - Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks and projects as needed.
- Must possess excellent problem solving and problem prevention skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) required.
- Project Management experience a plus
- APICS certification in Production and Inventory Management a plus (CPIM), preferred
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler in Byhalia, MS.
Responsible for providing manufacturing with a production plan consistent with the plant capacity and customer requirements. Will evaluate and analyze data to produce a level daily schedule.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Analyzes all factors leading to the execution of production schedule that includes shortages, capacity and delivery dates.
- Utilize and initiate improvements as determined necessary to current system(s) to determine daily level load of weekly
schedule. - Plan and release job information to Manufacturing via various signals (auto stock, contract folders, stock parts, etc.) to support the daily production schedules.
- Ensures that jobs released to build have material available and resource capacity through the Clear to Build process utilizing
various systems (5REQ database, Contract Folder, Shop Load, etc.). - Work closely with logistics and purchasing to ensure material is available for manufacturing
- Work closely with manufacturing to ensure timely completion of high profile and escalated jobs
- Communicates build sequence to manufacturing through daily schedule for jobs that have been determined are Clear to Build.
- Helps establish and monitor WIP buffers for areas identified. Audit as needed to ensure discipline to process.
- Audits to ensure correct inventory levels in order to support production.
- Ensures pull process is functioning smoothly.
- Follows-up with production schedules and helps establish metrics for schedule adherence. Provides daily reports on production schedules and materials status, which may include variance analysis.
- Provide work directions and training to lower-level production planners, expediters and data entry personnel in the form of priorities, schedules and/ or daily assignments.
- Communicates and coordinates design level changers, part/material obsolescence, and new part introductions so the customer is receiving the correct materials.
- Maintains Factory Late reporting to ensure proper communication on job status
- Complies with safety, quality and environmental standards, procedures and instructions.
