Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective routing of products through the operation. Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with internal and external vendors on core inventories, schedules, quality and logistics. Collaborates with Sales and Operation departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs. Involved with a wide range of functional areas within the operation. Position reports to Forecasting Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Schedules customer orders with the Operation working closely with Sales, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Prepares weekly schedule status reports for customers.
• Monitors vendor core progress of production schedules on a daily basis working with other departments to identify and correct problems.
• Communicates daily with customers regarding issues and schedules.
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
• Integrates sales orders with production schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies and equipment.
• Interface with all departments to support business needs.
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales.
• Some travel required within Northeast Ohio.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical background.
• Proficient with production planning systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in group/team settings.
• Ability to present information and data in an understandable and logical manner.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Strong organizational follow up.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in production planning/scheduling or similar role desired.

Physical Demands:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.