Job description

National Standard Corporation

Lead Scheduler

DEPARTMENT: Scheduling DATE: February 2023

REPORTS TO: Master Scheduler FLSA: Exempt

The Company

US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.

Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

The Position

The Lead Scheduler develops and coordinates production schedules on a daily and weekly basis to secure the full range of operational expectations in the 48-hour frozen schedule are attained. Specifically, the Lead Scheduler is the direct recipient of the Master Schedule and is expected to understand and respond regarding operational status state of readiness on a weekly basis to achieve 100% of the 48-hour frozen schedule. The Lead Scheduler creates and maintains operations, work, and shipment schedules and prioritizes job orders to pre-emptively secure production optimization from the 4-week rolling Master Schedule. The Lead Scheduler interacts with the production, maintenance, quality, human resources, and shipping department on a daily basis to pre-emptively resolve issues regarding operational/manufacturing efficiencies. The Lead Scheduler must have a strong understanding of the production process and be able to generate and maintain effective daily and weekly schedules. The Lead Scheduler posts and secures the frozen schedule and prepositions all production considerations (supplies / raw materials / human resources / equipment / logistical support / etc.) in advance essentially guaranteeing the locked schedule expectations can and will be achieved.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• The Lead Scheduler must exhibit strong leadership characteristics, take ownership and accountability for understanding operational processes, standards of output, optimal sequencing of production, standard costs and asset utilization to assist the Master Scheduler in delivering an optimal Master Schedule and 24-48 Hour Frozen Schedule that achieves all required business performance expectations.
• The Lead Scheduler is required to plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• The Lead Scheduler must anticipate and recognize changes in season sales and manufacturing efforts to meet customer demand.
• The Lead Scheduler must inform the master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• The Lead Scheduler is required to analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• The Lead Scheduler must conduct both short- and long-term planning to optimize sales and manufacturing plans.
• The Lead Scheduler must confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• The Lead Scheduler must maintain scheduled vs actuals, inventory management processes to avoid shortage and excess, otherwise securing maximum schedule attainment. The position will maintain reports for production scheduling and actual outcomes.
• The Lead Scheduler must stay attuned to daily live operational performance outcomes seeking and triaging any and all variances to plan.

Job Requirements

• 4+ years of scheduling experience, preferably in a manufacturing, steel/wire production or related industry; 1+ years in supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field is preferred.
• Certifications: Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are preferred.
• Demonstrates exceptional action orientation toward customer-service with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast paced, dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrates strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to consolidate data into concise and logically organized executive-ready presentations and reports.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the development and delivery of a master schedule that establishes sequence and lead times of multiple operations in a manufacturing environment that meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Understands how to effectively expedite operations that would otherwise delay schedules and how to alter schedules in response to unplanned conditions.
• Demonstrates experience with delivering accurate physical inventories.
• Demonstrates experience managing consigned inventory.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel an estimated up to 10%.

Key Competencies

• Leadership Capability – Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work across the entire organization and develop talent.
• Analytical – Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions.
• Innovation – Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Safety and Security –Observes safety and security procedures.

EOE M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Niles, MI 49120: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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