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G.A.L. Manufacturing Bronx - Bronx, NY 10451

Level Experienced Category Salaried

Scheduling and Planning Coordinator Regular Position, Full Time Bronx, NY If you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a Scheduling and Planning Coordinator to join our GAL team at Vantage Elevation.

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America's leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; BSIS; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

GAL Manufacturing is currently looking for a dedicated Scheduling and Planning Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating the production plan to satisfy the planned level of sales, while meeting the company's profit, productivity, and lead time and customer satisfaction goals. Will coordinate the production plan with sales objectives, resource availability and financial budgets, providing direct and consistent dialogue between operations, sales, and customer service.

We are searching for a candidate with:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or engineering preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification is preferred
• Must have a clear understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing planning and control systems.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication.
• Lean application/implementation experience a plus.

A typical day may include:

• Evaluate purchase orders to create effective production schedules. Establishes the sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer expectations.
• Estimate production time for each order, considering availability of machine resources, materials, tooling, number of operations, order backlog, order quantity, complexity of product, outside operations, and historical performance
• Make decisions related to production priorities and expedites based on the overall business and customer needs. You will adjust forecasted daily and weekly capacity and product mix.
• Manages material planning activity to ensure timely delivery of material to support production operations
• Continually manages and adjusts production schedules in response to fluctuations in raw material availability, manufacturing capacity, and demand for products. Work closely with corporate Supply Chain group.
• Conduct capacity and Labor analysis. Monitor labor needed to minimize fluctuations in the work force.
• Recommend operational changes, such as OT, staffing, or equipment changes, to ensure on time execution to plan that supports customer's delivery requirements.
• Participate in daily Tiered Meeting so all efforts are coordinated to accomplish the same goals
• Generate monthly Key Performance Indicators and make recommendations.
• Manages production order variance to minimize cost discrepancies and inventory inaccuracies and identify root cause
• Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality
• Support Engineering for the implementation of product, process, and equipment changes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new or improved manufacturing and production control systems and procedures
• Work with Finance and Operations to establish the annual Long-Term Planning. Assist in the development of the annual department budgets, including personnel and equipment requirements.

• Salary for New York City City-based applicants: $65,000-75,000 annually (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Commuter Benefits (NYC)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plum Benefits
• … and more!

• Full time
• Day shifts, generally 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Bronx, NY
• Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Like What You Read? If you're excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your curiosity, desire to learn and pro-activity then we invite you to apply.