Job Description
View all jobsProduction SchedulerMilwaukee, Wisconsin * Manufacturing Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.
In 2018, GPC moved operations into a newly renovated 300,000 sq. foot facility that will foster our continued growth as we continue to be recognized as an undisputed leader in our industry.
Job Overview
Global Power produces a wide variety of custom weld assemblies, fabricated metal buildings, and large complex assemblies of power equipment. Production Scheduler will organize and disseminate information to achieve maximum efficiency in production activities.
The Role
- Compile information from a variety of sources into a master schedule.
- Improve communication methods and scheduling processes. Increase visibility of information to stakeholders on plant floor.
- Check progress of work on the plant floor and report in master schedule.
- Assist in coordinating the flow of work and materials between departments.
- Evaluate 'make-to-stock' inventory and its impact on downstream production.
- Closely track status details on 'high profile' jobs to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics to align production with material and capacity constraints.
- Perform administrative tasks as needed.
- Reports to Operations Manager, from within Production Control team.
- Analytical mindset; distill streams of information into useful, pertinent, actionable information for production supervisors. Astute attention to detail.
- Candidates must cooperatively function within a team of engineers & production personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates/Bachelor's Degree in; Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, project management, or operations.
- Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, Project Management Tools, and Excel features such as tables, filters, and sorting. Familiarity with Smartsheet or Epicor preferred.
- Verbal & written communication skills. Professional demeanor.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation between our three facilities (10 miles apart)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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