Production Scheduler - Teijin Automotive Technologies : Job Details

Teijin Automotive Technologies is the world leader in the compounding and manufacturing of lightweight composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you're only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry leading benefits. Called BENEfits4U, our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive production schedule aligned with customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the production plan supports overall business objectives and meets customer requirements.
• Conduct thorough capacity analysis to identify and address constraints in the production process.
• Work collaboratively with production managers at the Huntington Operation to optimize resource utilization and enhance production capabilities.
• Partner with finance team to gather accurate demand forecasts and translate them into actionable production plans.
• Implement forecasting models and tools specific to the plant to improve accuracy and responsiveness to market changes.
• Monitor inventory levels, establish reorder points, and implement strategies to prevent stockouts and reduce carrying costs.
• Ensure product availability at the plant while optimizing inventory turns.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the operation to assess the effectiveness of production scheduling processes.
• Analyze data regularly to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate regular communication between departments at the plant to address production schedule changes, delays, and challenges.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning processes and systems at the Huntington Operation.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements to enhance scheduling capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business related fields, or 5 or more years of experience as a Scheduler in manufacturing.
• Proven experience as a Scheduler in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of production planning, scheduling techniques, and demand forecasting.
• Proficiency in advanced planning and scheduling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, Teijin Automotive Technologies is the place for you!