Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance.  We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

•    This position will coordinate and manage the execution of manufacturing requirements to meet or exceed business plans.  Must be a team player and interact well with a diverse workforce. 
•    Develops and issues manufacturing orders in accordance with Master Production Schedule.
•    Will facilitate efficient processing of orders to assure minimum resources and inventory investment.
•    Will work with other functional areas to monitor and resolve material and capacity issues.
•    Expected to identify, communicate, and address issues regarding schedule attainment. 
•    Will utilize ERP system to effectively manage capacities and resources
•    Responsible for ensuring system transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner

A.    Education 
•         2 yr AA Degree in Supply Chain/ related field or 5 + yrs of job related experience and required job related Certifications
or
•         High School graduate with 8 + yrs job related Experience with job  

B.    Experience 
•    5 + years plus years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, Production Control, and/or Supervisory experience in a MRP environment.

III.    Preferred Qualifications  

A.    Education or Experience
•    ERP experience, BAAN a plus
•    Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or related certification(s)

B.    Interpersonal Skills
•    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data  
•    Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
•    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
•    Ability to interact with diverse groups of employees

C.    Technical Skills
•    Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
•    Microsoft or related experience

D.    Other Skills
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in an organized fashion.

IV.  Essential Functions  

•    The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual 
•    The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
•    The ability to work cooperatively with others 
•    The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
•    The ability to perform several tasks at once
•    The ability to follow direction or instruction
•    The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
•    The ability to lift 40 lbs.
•    The ability to stand/bend/stretch, etc.
 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Shannon Godby, HR Manager NoAM at 803-822-9160 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please call only for disability application.