Production Planner/Scheduler

Description

DwyerOmega DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications. 

The company offers over 300,000 state-of-the-art products for process measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality, and is a recognized global leader in the digital marketing of technical products. The products that we manufacture are used to control and drive process efficiency, creating safe and sustainable environments.

At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world – one measurement at a time. We achieve this through our unwavering commitment to technology, customer service, and overall continuous improvement. Every day, we strive to cultivate a culture of ingenuity, empowerment, accountability, adaptability, and speed.  

The company’s corporate headquarters are based in Michigan City, Indiana, and Norwalk, CT with manufacturing locations and sales offices located throughout the world.

Position Summary:

This role is located in Swedesboro, NJ and will be responsible for generating a daily/weekly production schedule that balances manufacturing capacity, operating efficiencies, and inventory levels based on a collaborative Sales, Inventory and Operations Plan(SIOP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct daily MRP runs and issue jobs for manufacturing work centers that align with SIOP targets from corporate supply chain team.
• Create, update and maintain schedules and work with production to meet customer demand and production targets while optimizing resource utilization.
• Work with Supply Chain planning team to address changes in demand/capacity.
• Work with Purchasing team to escalate material shortages and assist with developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts with stakeholders and quickly resolve them as they arise.
• Support Kanban replenishment process for point of use/feeder cell materials. 
• Coordinate parts within plant, from feeder cells, and escalate shortages.
• Provide order status updates for released jobs to customers service teams. 
• Participate in Kaizens and continuous improvement projects to improve production planning and scheduling processes.
• On a daily basis, respond to email expedites or cancellations

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills: 

Knowledge:

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, length and volume.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and  distribution of goods.

Skills:

• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,  and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering  the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook E-mail software, Internet software, Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Education and/or Experience: 

· Associate degree (B.A.) in Business Administration or related field (materials/production/purchasing emphasis preferable); and at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing/purchasing work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Must have advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with BI systems (Power BI)

· Lean Manufacturing experience-manufacturing processes and inventory replenishment methods such as Kanban, VMI, Consignment, etc.. (Preferred)

· Experience working with ERP preferably Syteline Experience (Preferred)