Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A supportive and team-oriented work environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Production Scheduler to join our team at Motor Specialty, Inc. As the Production Scheduler, you will play a critical role in coordinating and optimizing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. You will collaborate with various departments to manage resources effectively, maintain inventory levels, and address production challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Production Planning and Scheduling:
    • Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, and material availability.
    • Adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities, machine downtime, or urgent orders.
  2. Resource Coordination:
    • Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
    • Communicate with shop floor supervisors to allocate workforce and equipment efficiently.
  3. Monitoring and Reporting:
    • Track production progress and identify bottlenecks or delays.
    • Generate reports on production metrics, including on-time delivery, capacity utilization, and inventory levels.
  4. Process Improvement:
    • Identify opportunities to streamline scheduling processes and improve efficiency.
    • Collaborate with teams to implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
  5. Collaboration:
    • Act as a liaison between sales, procurement, and operations to align production schedules with customer demands.
    • Communicate schedule changes promptly to all relevant stakeholders.
  6. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
    • Ensure schedules align with quality standards and production goals.
    • Address and resolve scheduling conflicts while maintaining adherence to company policies.

Minimum Requirements

  1. Education and Certifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
    • APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is a plus.
  2. Experience:
    • 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling or planning within a manufacturing environment.
    • Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and scheduling software.
  3. Skills and Competencies:
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
    • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic production environment.
  4. Additional Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kanban, Just-in-Time) is highly desirable.
    • Familiarity with [Your Industry/Product Type, e.g., motor manufacturing, machining] processes and materials.

Contact Us

Motor Specialty Inc.
2801 Lathrop Avenue
Racine, WI 53405

Phone: 262-632-2794
Fax: 262-632-8899

Hours of Operation:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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