Production Scheduler

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

E.L000587/BG

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Location:

East london, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

JOB SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Production Scheduler to join their dynamic team in East London.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job description:

Work with other cross-functional departments (Logistics – Breakpoint Controller; Expeditor Maintenance; Launch Engineering/Program Management) to ensure customer satisfaction.
Daily participation in production meetings, presenting updated master production schedules and making the necessary adjustments to keep the plan accurate and updated
Raise concerns when it becomes apparent that the schedule is at risk, and work with the relevant parties to assure schedule adherence
Develop, plan, and execute the master production schedule based on actual and manage and report inventory performance and record accuracy
Update and maintain system parameters
Ensure smooth operations throughout the production and distribution
Analyze lead times with operations and supply chain to ensure schedule accuracy
Create and maintain schedules.
Provide quick responses to production issues and use software to generate reports and schedules.
Ensure that company deadlines are met.
Ensure Tool & Part setup, review and signoff as per BOS
Ensure that MEQ standards are understood and used
Identify production risks, quantify, develop mitigation strategy, report and escalate to management, and execute the risk mitigation strategy with the operations team.
Timely scheduling & adjustments with a focus on Forward Planning
Immediate Adjustments to mitigate unforeseen incidents, eg. Breakdowns
Zero premium freight due to inaccurate Scheduling
Guarantee proper management of changes in Operations (JIT, Components, etc.) by using the Change Management Procedure (e.g. CAR, TA, SOW, timing, Launch Costs, Piece Costs).
Ensure that all required quality documentation (PFMEA, Control plan) is completed and approved both internally and by the customer.

Job Requirements:

A Tertiary Qualification and/or equivalent experience in Logistics or Production Planning
At least 4 years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Logistics/Engineering/Process experience
Program Scheduling experience
Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing
MS Project, MS Office, QAD

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