Job Description

Nesco Resource is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to join our client’s optical manufacturing team!

Pay Rate: $26 - $36/hr
Type: Contract to hire

Job Summary:
Create, deliver, and maintain the production schedule and distribute plans to Operations Management.  Execute, track and maintain advanced resource planning (ARP) process to ensure all scheduled jobs are ready to hit the floor and be completed per the prescribed time constraints cited within the production schedule. Maintain job progress accuracy and identify gaps between the production schedule and the reality of the shop floor - update schedule in real time. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
SCHEDULING

• Provide Sales & Customer Service with firm delivery dates from production schedule.
• In Conjunction with Sales & Customer service, monitor scheduled start and progress of all jobs using the ERP system.
• In conjunction with Sales & Customer service and Customer Service, monitor the flow of blanket orders (stock jobs) through the shop.
• Continually update schedule to reflect possible re-routing or change in flow.
• In Conjunction with Sales & Customer service, expedite orders as needed to meet customer deliveries.
• Work with purchasing department as production schedule is updated – ensure expected dates for incoming goods are adjusted to properly coincide with the production schedule.
• Serve as liaison between sales demand and operational capacity, ensuring optimization of resources while meeting customer expectations.

PLANNING

• Ensure all steps in ARP process are completed before job is released to operations.
• Plan larger projects (blanket orders) to achieve increased efficiency and lower costs.
• Determine when/if OT needed to recover or maintain production workload notify operations manager and general manager in advance.
• Monitor scheduled start and end dates of all jobs utilizing the ERP scheduling module and provide weekly status updates on monthly progress.
• Review quotes for incoming jobs as needed. Check for alignment on lead times to assist in setting proper customer expectations.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource 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.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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