Schedule Planner / Material Specialist

Schedule Planner / Material Specialist

Job Description

Plans and schedules simple (fewer capacity constraints, fewer work centers, fewer process, lower change over complexity) manufacturing processes of all current production and service parts. Schedules requirements for material with regard to the client Production System including kanbans/triggers, delivery and achievement of the production schedule. May develop line sequencing of options. May provide work direction.

Duties:

Schedules production parts. Schedules service parts. Expedites production and purchased parts. Coordinates needed parts from other client departments. Coordinates and communicates the implementation of engineering and material changes. Assists the production department in manpower planning. Performs general administrative duties as needed to meet administrative support needs. Assists in coordinating the department's inventory integrity and accuracy, including production and scrap reporting.

Qualifications:
Education: 4-year degree in any business-related field is highly preferred.

Experience:
Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel).
Open to recent graduates, though preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of work history post-graduation.

Notes:
1st shift position
Hours: 7 AM to 3:30 PM with possible overtime.
Note: Overtime may include extended weekday hours or weekend work.
Candidates must be willing to work off-shift hours if needed.
Work Location: This position will spend 50% of the time working on the shop floor.
Candidates will need metatarsal protection for the first day.
This position has the potential of driving a client-owned Gator on the shop floor after successful training completion.
Some travel between client sites for meetings utilizing a personal vehicle should be expected.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.