Manufacturing Planning and Scheduler

  • Full-time
  • Shift: 1st Shift

Company Description

Enprotech Industrial Technologies (EIT) is the largest supplier of repair, rebuilding, and field services for the metal forming and steel industry in North America and part of the ITOCHU family of companies.

At EIT we are committed to providing team members with a safe and inclusive place to work. We value each individual for who they are, what they bring to the table, and respect each other’s ideas and contributions. Our core values drive our culture and commitment to our team members. We demonstrate this through every interaction with our team members, as we live out our core values. We are looking for team members that demonstrate these values both at work and in our personal lives.

SAFETY | CAN-DO-ATTITUDE | URGENCY | PASSION |INTEGRITY |TEAMWORK | COMMUNITY

Is this you?

If you want a position to accelerate your career growth, and one where you can make a real impact on our people, our customers, and the business, this is the role for you! 

Job Description

Plans, schedules, coordinates, and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.  

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepares monthly, weekly, and daily manufacturing and production schedules
  • Creates master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts and/or customer orders
  • Schedule machine PM within overall resource scheduling
  • Adjusts schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, drop-in work, breakdown situations
  • Work jointly with Engineering and Purchasing to facilitate efficiency in the production workflow.
  • Track and communicate metrics such as rework, on-time delivery, uptime, maintenance, etc.
  • Forecast resource requirements weekly, monthly, quarterly and provide feedback to other departments
  • Manage and report out on WIP backlog
  • Identify, communicate, and facilitate action plans regarding potential customer risks and high priority projects.
  • Communicate and prioritize shipping and receiving schedules.
  • Ensures documentation control within the manufacturing facility
  • Create, revise, and monitor operational processes and procedures
  • Create, maintain, and communicate multiple individual project schedules for internal and external customers
  • Inventory management, cycle counts and forecasting (WIP, Finish Goods, Raw Material)
  • Works under general direction. Independently plans work and develops approach to solution.

Qualifications

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
  • 5-10 years experience in planning and scheduling; Experience within a job shop, machine shop, and weld shop environment a plus
  • Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Experience with inventory control processes, job cost management, and use of a 3rd party scenario-based scheduling tools.
  • Proven ability to identify and drive process improvement throughout the manufacturing cycle using Lean Manufacturing methods
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to interact well with internal and external customers at all levels within the organization.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English. Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.  
  • In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Proficient computer skills; i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, ERP Systems, Production Planning Software
  • Read and understand Manufacturing Prints and work orders a plus.
  • Travel >5%
  • Environment: Manufacturing Facility and Office

Additional Information

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

  • health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
  • a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
  • financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
  • tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
  • a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.