Assistant Scheduler Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision / glasses / prescription contact lens and eye test options available.

* On the job training / cross-training to develop and expand skills, creating opportunity for advancement and personal development. Tuition reimbursement available for relevant development opportunities.

* Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available. Accident and critical illness insurance optional.

* Scheduled performance reviews create opportunities for advancement and pay increases.

* We have many success stories from individuals who took advantage of the training, cross-training, and personal development opportunities for advancement. We also have success stories of individuals who desired a reliable, scheduled and consistent career with appropriate work-life balance, health benefits and good job security. Whichever way you define success, this work culture cares about team members and treats each individual with dignity, inclusion, respect and recognition.

* A Referral Program compensates active employees for referring friends and former colleagues when the referral results in hiring the person. Our team has grown with referrals and internal promotions.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

With minimum supervision, responsible for coordinating the timely movement and processing of parts on multiple programs or areas in order to meet customer delivery schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

* Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate.

* Stage and coordinate work for the majority or all of the manufacturing areas to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources.

* Communicate and coordinate with appropriate support groups to initiate corrective action for work orders on hold.

* Split work orders by generating a new traveller, input split and coordinate activity with inspection and other groups.

* As a liaison, resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and the business teams.

* Troubleshoot and initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy.

* Coordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short range capacity plans and build plans.

* Monitor and coordinate actions required to resolve short term capacity conflicts such as; staffing reassignments, overtime, alternate machine utilizations, and re‐routing to other machines, facilities or vendors.

* Coordinate with manufacturing and production planning to adjust workloads to reduce or avoid bottlenecks at gateway centers.

* Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet team goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc.

* Update information using CRT and/or personal computer for special scheduling needs or projects.

* Coordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process.

* Assist in the development and implementation of procedures designed to enhance departmental productivity.

* Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages and on request participate in long range planning meetings. Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs.

* Define component shortages required to support the assembly build schedule. Track work order and purchase order status to assure customer requirements are achieved.

* Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESD'S) to support customer requirements.

* Prepare customer status reports and respond to shipping information requests from the contracts function.

* Request and prioritize tooling and tapes required at station including tooling in house or at vendors.

* Provide support to area or team by ordering prints, set‐up sheets, etc.

* Move materials utilizing forklift, dolly, hand truck or other types of carts.

* Monitor and coordinate the packaging of parts to prevent damage.

* Train and assist less experienced employees.

* Adhere to company safety rules and regulations.

* Perform other related responsibilities.

* EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Three years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.

* Proficient in the application of MRP2 concepts.

* Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and shop floor control required.

* Knowledge of AMAPS required.

* Knowledge of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles preferred.

* Thorough understanding of manufacturing routings, travellers and blueprints.

* Ability to provide positive leadership/training in a team environment.

* May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

* Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player