Job Description

Responsible for creating schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation and department to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

Develops, maintains, and reports production and financial information to increase productivity and efficiency.

Assist with the planning of shipping from the manufacturing location. 

Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications. May develop the master schedule for production or manufacturing.

Analyze and plan material requirements by determining the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels. 

Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations relating to specific portions of the product for guidance of production workers. 

Plan detailed operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases. 

Determine the need for tooling and make recommendations for the design and planning of required tools. 

Prepare shop work orders for materials and product processing and coordinate with schedulers to ensure that items are being processed according to specifications and time requirements. 

Make comparative cost analyses in order to determine the most effective and efficient options for scheduling, inventory, production, distribution, and transportation.

Develop and implement supply chain, material management, and logistics plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products in order to enhance product flow.

Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control. 

Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory and analyze requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates. 

Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports. 

Coordinate supply chain, material management, and logistics activities with internal/external customers.

Prepare forecasts and analyze trends in manufacturing, sales, distribution, general business conditions and other related areas.

Participate and/or lead process effectiveness and continuous improvement projects.

Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

Implement lean concepts and continuous improvements regarding supply chain, material management, and logistics systems and processes.

Responsible for project management and administration, including determining the direction and implementation of the project.  For assigned projects; prepare details of work plan and schedule, complete detailed analysis and research, identify options, prepare reports for management and recommend action or change.

Serve as primary liaison to a business unit to ensure their supply chain, material management, and logistics needs are met.  Act as a focal point for interpretation of related policies and procedures.

Prepare supply chain, material management, and logistics research and analysis for use in the development of business strategies and tactics.