Under broad supervision, this planner/scheduler function is responsible for manufacturing production planning and control work to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including: planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials, estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process, researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.
this level requires extensive knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through advanced education and work experience.
coaches and reviews the work of lower level employees.
applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
influences others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
manages projects/processes.major accountabilityoptimize the use of resources to meet production schedules.reporting operational metrics to assist in monthly forecasting.provide direction and oversight to less experienced staff.manages projects and processes, as required.key tasks and responsibilities.plans, schedules production activities by sequencing individual work centers.maintains and reports complete and accurate information on production schedules and goals.ensures optimum capacity for all production resources.establishes guidelines for production orders to provide schedule balance.analyzes work flow and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement to maximize manpower and equipment.assists in reallocating material not required for production orders; manages excess and obsolete inventory and material returns.develops instructions for production control work processes; ensures that schedulersare crossed trained in all work processes.