Planner Scheduler

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Hudson, MA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Plans and optimizes production schedules for more than 30 plastic injection molding machines. Coordinates labor, materials, equipment, and departmental resources; monitors raw material and finished goods inventory; mitigates shortages and production interruptions; improves efficiency and reduces downtime; and communicates potential delivery delays. Requires prior experience scheduling plastic injection molding machines and labor, strong communication and computer skills, IQMS knowledge, and careful attention to detail.
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Description

  Benefits offered to you:

  • Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 2 Health Plan Options – One with fully reimbursed deductible!
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided group life insurance and AD&D
  • Company provided short-term disability coverage
  • Optional long-term disability coverage
  • Optional Cancer Insurance and Extended Illness Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonuses

Purpose & Scope: This crucial role will be responsible for planning and optimizing a detailed production schedule which ensures alignment of customer demands, inventory levels, and production capacity.

Essential Duties May Include:

· Schedule 30+ plastic injection molding machines while minimizing downtime and maximizing machine utilization

· Coordinating with other departments to allocate the resources, materials, equipment, and personnel needed to effectively run production 

· Anticipate and mitigate potential issues or shortages that may interrupt production 

· Oversee the inventory of raw materials and finished goods to ensure supply levels are adequate and available for upcoming scheduled runs 

· Identify opportunities for improvement regarding efficiency, cost reduction, and downtime

· Ensure timely delivery of all customer goods and proactively communicate any potential delays that may occur

Requirements

 · Previous experience planning and scheduling plastic injection molding machines and labor

· Professional written and verbal communication

· Strong computer skills and knowledge of IQMS

· Meticulous attention to detail

Skills Required

  • Previous experience planning and scheduling plastic injection molding machines and labor
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Knowledge of IQMS
  • Meticulous attention to detail
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The Company
HQ: Hudson, MA
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

Plastic Molding Manufacturing is a U.S.-based custom plastic injection molding company providing full-service, single-source solutions for custom molded parts, focusing on innovation and quality.

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