- Accountable for the delivery of an executable Production Scheduling Plan that meets business objectives while maximizing production efficiency.
- Provide direction to the Planning and Project Management Teams. This includes but is not exclusive to:
- Distribution of workload between Work Centers
- Providing business direction on conflicting priorities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Main Focus:
- On-time release and issuance of production documents – work orders, BOM, Labels.
- Preparation of Reports for Schedule Loads: weekly and monthly loads.
- Continues improvements of processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Liaise regularly as Key Supply Contact with the following Teams: Material Planning, Project Management, Purchasing and Production Teams.
- Ensure a smooth workflow of orders from the release of production documents to shipping - paying particular attention to production load, capacity, plant efficiencies, and customer service.
- Ensure that the applicable master data is accurate and perform audits of master data as appropriate.
- Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule.
- Review sales forecast with management team on a monthly basis, and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demand.
- Participate in project milestone meetings.
- Continuous Improvement
EXPECTATIONS:
- Understand the production schedule and coordinate with internal customers to attain the production goals.
- Maintain the accuracy of SAP Data by regularly auditing the Routing Standards of each Product Line.
- Handle and resolve the issues related to the production schedule.
- Ownership in sustaining and improving current processes and systems in accordance with long-term objectives.
MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING REPORTS:
- Monthly and Weekly Production Loads
- Work Order Confirmation Report
- Overdue Report
- Work Order Release Status Report
MEASURE OF SUCCESS:
- Projects are scheduled based on Production Lead-time Standards. Rush/Short Cycled Projects are highlighted and addressed to achieve the best possible outcome.
- The MHrs is computed correctly and the load is properly distributed to each Resource/Work Center.
- Weekly and Monthly Reports are prepared on time.
- The changes in the schedule and issues that affected the schedule to the Team are properly communicated, thereby setting a clear direction and plan of action and avoiding confusion.
Education:
- Degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
Experience:
- Experiences Working with SAP is Preferred
- 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, or a related position.
- Above average ability in Excel (VLOOKUP and create Formulas)
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to create and understand reports in order to make production decisions.