Production Planner Scheduler

Job Description

Production Planner/Scheduler

Overview:

Kenner, LA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor the flow of products through the complete production cycle. This individual will provide timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.

Essential Duties:

• Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
• Support purchasing
• Expedite suppliers purchase orders if required
• Utilize ERP system to auto-generate manufacturing work orders
• Release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking
• Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages
• Notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers
• Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
• Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Performs other duties as required
  
  

Requirements/Skills:

• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years production planning experience in a related industry
• Good communications skills
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) was founded in 2015 to meet the growing demand for technical and professional talent. We are a WBENC Certified executive and technical search firm providing custom-tailored staffing solutions and talent acquisition to the Gulf South Region and nationwide.

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) was founded in 2015 to meet the growing demand for technical and professional talent. We are a WBENC Certified executive and technical search firm providing custom-tailored staffing solutions and talent acquisition to the Gulf South Region and nationwide.