Planner / Scheduler

Responsibilities

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  Initiates work order requests for material and works with Inventory / Planning clerks.
  


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  Establish sequence and lead times of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
  


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  Analyzes production specifications and production capacity data and performs calculations to determine manufacturing processes and tools.
  


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  Plans and schedules workflow for each operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
  


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  Confers with Production Supervisor to determine status of assigned projects or production runs.
  


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  Expedites operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
  


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  Identifies and monitors material requirements.
  


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  Prepares production reports.
  


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  Prepares work orders to obtain raw and sourced material.
  

Qualifications

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  6-12 months of related planning experience.
  


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  Advanced Microsoft Excel skillset.
  

Education

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  Preferred Associates Degree from two-year college.