Driverge Vehicle Innovations is the country’s leading builder of commercial shuttles, wheelchair accessible vans, transporters, and small busses. Recognized as industry experts, our builds service vehicle conversions for Healthcare, Fleet Services, Personal & Medical Aid customers. In addition, we provide innovative solutions for clients across North America with camper vans for travel and recreation.
Driverge Vehicle Innovations, is seeking a Production Scheduling Manager. We provide a great work life balance with regular business hours so you can be home spending time with family or doing what you love most! If you love the auto industry and working with cars this job is for you!
The Production Scheduling Manager will be responsible for oversight and hands on management of all aspects of the Material Handling activities including shipping and receiving of materials, warehouse storage, parts picking, parts staging, timely delivery of parts to production, cycle counting, direction for and adherence to prebuild schedules, and safety. Also responsible for staffing to meet customer demands, efficiency, and personnel development. Responsible for all aspects of scheduling, reporting, plant floor activity coordination, bill of material and work orders.
What you get to accomplish:
- Supervise 5- 25 hourly employees providing daily direction in multiple locations along with preproduction requirements while track progress of tasks and communicate barriers.
- Create and maintain production schedule by obtaining information through daily shop floor interaction
- Responsible for reviewing capacity and constraints while balancing orders with plant capacity
- Create and report weekly production numbers and distribute daily production schedule.
- Create ad hoc reporting using Excel and Salesforce reporting tools.
- Confer with Plant Supervisors and Operators, Procurement, Distribution and Customer Service to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions, involving as many resources as necessary to bring the issue to quick and accurate resolution, involving department and plant management on an “as needed” basis.
What you should posses:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain preferred or work equivalent.
- 3+ years of production planning/scheduling experience preferred.
- 5+ years of manufacturing shop supervisory experience.
- APICS CPIM certification a plus. Experience with ERP system, preferably Rootstock.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
Why YOU Choose Driverge Vehicle Innovations for your next career:
We are an honest, friendly, and professional environment with an outstanding reputation for family values and excellent customer service.
What WE offer you:
BE THERE- Driverge Vehicle Innovations believes that every team member is an important part of the Driverge Vehicle Innovations team, and we value the skills, efforts and contributions made by each member of our team. We believe in our mission and make every effort to live our core values.
Work/Life Balance – no late nights! No Sundays!
Competitive Wages
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance plan(s).
Flexible Spending Account(s)
8 paid holidays, Personal Time Off, and Vacation
Employer Paid Benefits such as: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life and Disability insurance.
Employee Wellness Program.
401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous company match.
An incredibly rewarding experience in a team centered environment.
Be part of an organization that invests in YOU!
Hours of operation- Hours of operation: 4 – 10-hour days (M-Th, 5AM -3:30PM, Mandatory Fridays if scheduled (5AM – until released) – SC, OH, KC
Hours of operation: 4- 10-hour days (M-Th, 6:00AM-4:45PM. Mandatory Fridays if scheduled (6AM – until released) – CA
Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply! We embrace Diversity!
New hires will pass a background check as a condition of employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years production planning/scheduling experience
- 5+ years manufacturing shop supervisory experience
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience with Rootstock ERP
- APICS CPIM certification
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Excel)
- Experience creating reports with Salesforce reporting tools
- Pass a background check
What We Do
MobilityWorks is a leading retail sales and service provider of wheelchair accessible vans, cars, and SUV’s. Through our national network of over 90 locations, we have the largest inventory of vehicles, along with other products that improve mobility. Through our personalized approach, we work with each customer so that they receive the best solution for their needs. We believe every person deserves to be connected to who and what matters most in their lives. Led by Bill Koeblitz, the MobilityWorks team has revolutionized the wheelchair van industry by establishing well-managed locations that feature trained mobility consultants, quality service staff and a wide selection of accessible vehicles to choose from. The vision for MobilityWorks is continued growth and expansion of our customer reach throughout the country. MobilityWorks is also a leader in the sales of commercial wheelchair vans to Healthcare, Senior Living, Non-Emergency Transport, and other markets. Our manufacturing division (Driverge) has facilities in Ohio and Kansas which are Lean Certified and build vans of unparalleled safety and quality. Driverge works closely with OEM partners Ford, Ram/Chrysler, Mercedes and Toyota to build on more vehicle platforms and offer more upfit choices than any other manufacturer.
