Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $1.9 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.  We provide our customers with a full range of services including U.S. and overseas engineering, quality assurance, logistics and distribution support, strategic warehousing, bi-lingual sourcing, product development, and marketing. MAT is a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. 

Schmidt Automotive USA LP: Critical Components – Sophisticated Assemblies

We are a global developer and manufacturer of high precision parts and assemblies for leading international car-manufacturers.

We specialize in manufacturing automotive powertrain parts, high force transferring components, and modules on a large scale in premium quality.

Founded in 1985 in Germany by Herbert Schmidt we look back on more than 35 years of in-house expertise as cutting specialist. We manufacture extremely efficient products with highest precision requirements for our customers who expect nothing less than top quality.

We are experts in machining and grinding cast and forged parts. We operate on an impressive level of automation and make use of our sophisticated assembly know-how.

We in Auburn/AL (I85 Exit 50) are looking for a Production Scheduler/Planner as next addition to our successfully growing team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Acts as connecting link between sales, manufacturing, and logistics, determining resource constraints, and developing plans to achieve customers' needs
• Reviews computerized inventory of raw materials against present and anticipated sales orders. Activates reorder points where judgment determines an anticipated shortfall.
• Create production orders in the manufacturing plant, considering many factors such as equipment load and available capacity and material availability.
• Establish and monitor appropriate levels of in-house inventory of certain raw materials and products by using the computerized inventory control system, cycle counts as needed, etc. Focus on reducing inventories when possible.
• Coordinate suppliers and maintain good communication.
• Distribute monthly inventory level reports.
• Prepare weekly Production plans for assigned machines.
• Monitor and order assigned supplies and raw material.
• Coordinate suppliers and maintain good communication
• Monitor lead times on assigned machines and orders.
• Support inventory checks
• Support efficient warehousing
• Perform and assist in any other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Maintain SAP system including creating master data for new customers, suppliers, parts and process steps, entering customer orders, create material schedule agreement, creating purchase orders, posting goods, receiving, posting production, create delivery notes, create invoice documents, safety stock, inventory control and adjustments

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two (2) year experience in a business or manufacturing environment
• Computer literate – Microsoft Windows/Word/Excel and Company Software
• ERP Experience: SAP
• Excellent professional, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a team-based environment
• High level of initiative and independence in managing responsibilities
• Detail oriented
• Fluent verbal and written English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and statistical skills
• Continuous improvement attitude
• Decision maker
• Team builder
• Problem solver
• Working knowledge of manufacturing practices, materials, finishes, blueprint reading, and metric system

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.