Production Assistant/Control / Scheduler
Summary
A Production Control / Scheduler plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of manufacturing processes. The job description of Production Control Scheduler typically includes the following responsibilities and qualifications:
Essential Functions/Duties:
- Production Planning: Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand, considering factors such as production capacity, resource availability, and lead times.
- Coordination: Collaborate with various departments, including production, purchasing and shipping, to ensure seamless coordination of materials, resources, and production activities.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to production and minimize shortages and overstock.
- Schedule Optimization: Continuously analyze production schedules to identify opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and improved efficiency. Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand or resource availability.
- Communication: Effectively communicate production schedules to relevant stakeholders, including production teams, management, and other departments. Provide regular updates on progress and any deviations from the plan.
- Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues that may arise during the production process, such as delays, equipment malfunctions, or shortages. Propose solutions to maintain the production schedule.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data and performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of production schedules. Identify trends and areas for improvement in the scheduling process.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of production control processes and procedures. Implement best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Competencies/Qualifications:
- Experience: Several years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or related roles within a manufacturing environment. Previous leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members, management, customers, and vendors.
- ERP System Proficiency: Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems used for production planning and scheduling.
- Decision-Making: Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in complex situations.
- Project Management: Experience in project management and the ability to lead and execute projects related to production control improvements.
- Quality Orientation: Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring products meet specifications.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
- 3-5 years in a similar role.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing role
- Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems used for production planning and scheduling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in complex situations
- Experience in project management and leading production control improvement projects
- Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring products meet specifications
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
What We Do
Birmingham Fastener is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, transportation, water works and utilities, original equipment manufacturers, construction, MRO and more. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of T-head bolts. We manufacture custom and non standard fasteners and operate a state of the art distribution center in Alabama, as well as 8 fully stocked distribution centers throughout the United States. Our commitment to excellence, industry experience and highly trained sales and engineering team guarantees our customers the best products and services available anywhere.
