Planner/Scheduler

Pro-Active Engineering is looking for a Planner/Scheduler to develop/implement the production schedule for manufacturing activities while working closely with all departments to coordinate customer requirements, plant capabilities and manpower in order to achieve scheduling deadlines.Responsibilities include, but not limited to:Work closely with Area and Productions Leads to make sure that the production plan fulfills customer requirements. Ensure all schedules are up-to-date, making any changes required and communicating those changes to all affected departments.Work with sales and purchasing to accommodate expedites in the schedule as needed.Balance existing labor and machine capacity to maximize efficiency and production throughput.Examine all aspects of the scheduling process, including historical data, to improve production processes wherever possible.Communicate with supply chain team regarding material availability and shortages.Communicate with sales regarding delivery dates outside of lead times.Communicate requirements and capacities to relevant departments and colleagues, ensuring strong institutional awarenessAdjust production processes according to current and emerging needsCompetenciesLeadershipProject ManagementTechnical CapacityCommunication ProficiencyDecision MakingTime ManagementRequired Education And ExperienceAssociate’s Degree or two years of college2-5 years previous scheduling experienceERP/MRP experienceExperience with Value Stream Mapping, QRM, and Lean ManufacturingAbility to read and interpret schematicsMicrosoft Word and ExcelPreferred Education And Experience Knowledge of electronic manufacturing businessAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, J Lookups, v6a, advanced formulas)APICS certification a plus