Manufacturing Master Production Scheduler

Metalex

Cincinnati, OH

Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Position Overview / Summary

Metalex is seeking a highly motivated Master Production Scheduler that will be responsible for developing and maintaining weekly production schedules for critical manufacturing resources and ensuring successful execution to achieve on-time delivery, cost and quality targets for customer projects across a diverse group of industries including Space, Energy, Defense, Aerospace, Marine and Consumer Goods.

Responsibilities:The primary role of the Master Scheduler is to use our ERP system to schedule and prioritize manufacturing resources in a way that maximizes productivity and quality, provides consistent flow while also meeting on-time delivery commitments to internal and external customers.

Use an ERP system to manage machine schedules and publish updated schedules each week.
Monitor overall shop load, identify bottlenecks early and take action to prevent delivery issues.
Monitor and update lead-times and delivery dates in a timely manner in the ERP system. Champion and ensure system accuracy.
Eliminate waste, non-value added efforts and hidden costs by providing effective and efficient machine and work center schedules.
Meet on-time delivery needs of both internal and external customers.
Balance overall workload based on available resources and people ensuring adequate workflow.
Document and track all changes orders for additional workscope until closed.
Track and monitor quality issues, facilitating activities to ensure timely resolution.
Forecast and track shipments to achieve monthly targets and publish internal metrics and implement opportunities for improvement as they arise.
Evaluate existing scheduling and planning systems and processes and work with the Production Control business unit leader to implement improvements that will elevate performance.
Attend daily production and operations meetings, as a key contributor, inform all stakeholders of challenges and engage the right teammates to rapidly develop a solution in a team environment.
Use Metalex existing systems and tools to ensure visibility of challenges as they arise on a daily basis.
Support Quotation efforts to estimate competitive lead times for prospective projects
Achieve product profitability goals by completing projects within required time constraints while meeting all quality, cost and delivery targets.
Support Metalex company culture by operating in a self-directed manner, consistently demonstrating leadership and taking initiative to make yourself, your teammates and the company better each day.

Requirements

5+ years of manufacturing scheduling and planning with ERP system experience within a manufacturing job shop, Aerospace or industrial environment.
Four-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
Motivated self-starter with the mindset to develop / improve systems and processes
Possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to enable successful execution of production plans to meet and exceed customer expectations and drive continuous improvement.
Highly organized individual who can manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and adapt to on-going changing situations in a fast paced dynamic environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information tactfully and effectively to all levels of the organization.
Superior project management, team building, and leadership skills.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and especially MS Project (macros/visual basic a plus). Ability to understand use company ERP scheduling software.
Understanding of machining processing (milling, turning, grinding, welding, EDM, etc) a plus.
Job responsibilities require U.S. Citizenship & a drug free work place.

Mentoring & Career Development: We offer excellent mentoring and career development to ensure you have all of the knowledge, training and tools that you need to successfully meet a wide range of manufacturing challenges. With a flat company structure, we believe that we need many leaders in our organization, as a result you will have opportunities to advanced and grow professionally. Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with competitive compensation and job satisfaction.

Compensation and Benefits

Highly Competitive Wages
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Family Health Insurance, Prescription Drug Plan, Family Dental Plan
401K Plan w/ 7% discrectionary match
Education/Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
Exercise Facility for employees and family
Montana cabin available for vacations
Metalex Park

Company Description

Metalex is a family owned company located in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Founded in 1971, Metalex has grown to be one of America’s leading high tech manufacturing companies and a trusted partner to global technology leaders in the Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Goods, Energy, Nuclear, Space and Naval industries.

Metalex continually reinvests in the latest technology and training with the goal of always operating in the top 5% of our industry. To achieve this objective, we place a strong emphasis on creating a work environment that fosters both, individual and team growth on a daily basis, promoting teamwork and innovation at every level of the organization to deliver the best total value to our customers.

Visit our website: www.metalexmfg.com:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metalex is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at Metalex.

EOE/AA M/F/V/D

Employer Rights: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other duties. We have the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract of employment. Your continued employment with our company is by mutual consent.

Why Work Here?

Metalex provides great opportunities for growth and advancement!

Metalex is a family owned company located in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Founded in 1971, Metalex has grown to be one of America’s leading high tech manufacturing companies and a trusted partner to global technology leaders in the Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Goods, Energy, Nuclear, Space and Naval industries. Metalex continually reinvests in the latest technology and training with the goal of always operating in the top 5% of our industry. To achieve this objective, we place a strong emphasis on creating a work environment that fosters both, individual and team growth on a daily basis, promoting teamwork and innovation at every level of the organization to deliver the best total value to our customers. Visit our website: www.metalexmfg.com: Equal Opportunity Employer Metalex is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at Metalex. EOE/AA M/F/V/D Employer Rights: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other duties. We have the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract of employment. Your continued employment with our company is by mutual consent.