Production Scheduler

3 weeks ago

Fairfax, United States Trident Systems Full time

At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization's collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

The Production Scheduler (Production Scheduler II internally) is responsible for creating, scheduling, and releasing production orders to manufacturing, ensuring that all necessary materials and resources are available. The role involves close coordination with the Materials Manager, Warehouse staff, and Material Handlers to prioritize inventory transfers and manage the flow of materials to support production. The Production Scheduler will proactively manage work orders to meet production schedules and address material shortages by liaising with Material Planners and Buyers. This role also involves creating and maintaining dispatch lists and assisting with pick lists for warehouse personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This role's key responsibilities are:

  • Production Order Management: Create, schedule, and release production orders to the manufacturing floor at least 14 days in advance of the start date to ensure timely picking and transfer of materials.
  • Inventory Coordination: Work with the Materials Manager and Warehouse staff to prioritize the transfer of inventory from post-inspection locations to the designated storage bins.
  • Material Availability: Review the availability of component parts and identify any material shortages, communicating these to Material Planners and Buyers to resolve issues before they impact production.
  • Work Order Scheduling: Exercise judgment in pulling and scheduling work orders with distant due dates to fill gaps in production scheduling, maintaining flexibility within the 14-day release window.
  • Collaboration & Coordination: Assist Material Handlers by preparing and providing pick lists for warehouse operations and dispatch lists for both Manufacturing and Materials Management on a rolling 14-day period.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve scheduling and inventory management processes to ensure smooth production flow and timely deliveries.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Years of Experience, Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
  • 3-7 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory management in a manufacturing environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across departments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve inventory and scheduling challenges.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in production scheduling and inventory management systems.
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if requested, to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential functions, as long as doing so does not cause undue hardship.

  • Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery for a majority of the shift.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the shift.
  • Must be able to occasionally move materials and/or equipment weighing up to 15 pounds
  • This role will primarily work in a quiet office or laboratory. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in a bustling, fast-paced environment.

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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