Production Planner/Scheduler

1st Shift Production Planner / Scheduler:  (2 openings)

Location:  Belleville, MI

Reports to:  Parth Desai (Supply Chain Manager)

Pay: $65k - $75k and 5% bonus.  No overtime payment.

Hours:  7am to 4:30pm  (Monday – Friday) (Work on weekends as needed)

Experience:  Minimum of 5 years in planning and scheduling.

Must Haves:  1.  45-minute drive from the plant.  2.  Automotive experience 3.  Materials Planning and Scheduling experience.  4.  Must be able to communicate with suppliers and customers as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Ensure deadlines are met and provide quick responses to production problems.

·         Create and maintain schedules.

·         Use workers and resources in the most effective manner.

·         Provide quick responses to production issues.

·         Identify problems and help improve processes.

·         Supervise orders and arranges stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet the required needs.

·         Use software to generate reports and schedules.

·         Ensure that company deadlines are met.

·         Communicate with suppliers and customers to achieve mutual satisfaction.

·         Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.

·         Excellent record-keeping abilities and a customer oriented approach.

Required Skills:

·         Proven experience in related production-logistics’ field.

·         Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.

·         Proficiency with computers.

·         Ability to create and understand reports to make production decisions.

·         Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.

·         Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills

Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field