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Are you a natural planner? Numbers always in your head; always able to see a better, more efficient way to get things made? Constantly thinking about schedules and capacity? Do you work professionally and effectively under pressure? Would you enjoy doing all that in challenging, supportive, highly-successful environment? If production scheduling is your passion Rio Grande wants to hear from you!
We are seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler to join our dynamic, in-house team. The scheduler is an integral member of the Rio Grande manufacturing team, interfacing and collaborating with sales, forecasting, purchasing, fabrication and operations to ensure that manufacturing orders are fulfilled accurately and on time to meet customer demand. You’ll also be responsible for monitoring, managing and providing insight to improving manufacturing processes and reducing costs.
Responsibilities:
• Schedule work orders to best utilize material, capacity and resources to consistently maintain high fill rates.
• Plan capacity, job set-up efficiencies and sequencing methods for like items/materials to gain efficiencies and realize economies of scale.
• Review inventory reports, verify material and sub assembly counts, evaluate inventory levels, verify and update BOMs.
• Utilize MRP system to plan raw material requirements and schedule manufacturing production.
• Communicate high priority orders, effectively interfacing with production teams, supply chain and linked teams.
• Manage materials and processes for outside services.
• Work with Buyer to ensure manufacturing material needs are met.
• Provide material planning and master scheduling support of contract manufacturing and third party supply chain.
Skills/ Requirements:
• Experience using MRP for material planning and manufacturing production.
• Experience using Microsoft® Great Plains in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar degree from an accredited college/university. A 2-year degree
and equivalent applicable experience may also be considered.
• 5-7 years production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; proficient in Excel.
• Background in forecasting.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and good judgment in solving complex problems.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• APICS certification is a plus
• Ability to adapt to change and challenges.
• Familiarity with TQM methodology and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
The Reward
The successful candidate will enjoy working on a fun, dynamic team. Rio Grande offers a trusting environment where your skills and strengths are valued.
We offer an attractive and competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, educational reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid vacation and personal time, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, and more!
A generous relocation package is also available.
For further details on our company benefits, please visit: http://www.riograndecareers.com/rio_employment.asp
The Company
Rio Grande, one of New Mexico's largest private companies, is a growing, 66-year-old manufacturer/distributor with thousands of valued customers worldwide. We're a principle-based company with a highly-evolved, team-based environment where the corporate hierarchy has been all but eliminated. In addition to our unique work environment, we offer flexible hours and excellent benefits. And to add to your quality of life, New Mexico offers magnificent scenery, rich culture and art, excellent skiing and more than 320 days of sunshine a year! |
