Production Scheduler - Saskatoon, Canada - Prairie Machine

Prairie Machine

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Profile:

The Long-Range Shop Scheduler (LRSS) is responsible for overseeing the future 1-24 months of Material Resource Planning (MRP) and Scheduling.

The LRSS's production plan will be load leveled based on supply chain lead time, internal resources available, and delivery deadlines.

Their objective to have planning done in advance of active production to reduce potential resource overloads and aid Sales in quoting deliveries on proposals.

Why Prairie Machine?

Competitive compensation packages with yearly performance reviews
Pension matching
Extended health, dental and vision benefits
Employee family assistance program
Referral bonus program

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee the functioning of MRP and Scheduling and maintain within Epicor
Become an advanced Epicor software user
Maintain job priority status and forecast late job starts/finishes
Perform rescheduling of upcoming jobs due to changes on Sales Orders
Provide feedback on the job release process to ensure material acquisition can proceed with accurate requirements
Work with Short-Range Shop Schedule in the 36 month range on leveling critical resources
Forecast upcoming shop load (overload/underutilization) and report to management
Develop and manage what if scenarios (WISA) including projected resource loading management
Identify and resolve conflicts with sales priorities and scheduling requirements
Develop and monitor KPIs; report to management
Provide feedback on Method of Manufacturing (MOM) development
Identify priority Planning and Procurement tasks based on upcoming sale requirements
Oversee and direct job closing (split by division/product group)
Work with Procurement team on audits on outstanding critical purchase orders
Work collaboratively with inside/outside sales to set appropriate inventory levels
Daily communication with Assistant Production Manager regarding upcoming schedule risks.
Weekly Shop Visit's.
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

5+ years of manufacturing experience is required
Capital planning, project management, machining and/or production engineering experience would be an asset
24 years of production experience is required
12 years of supervisory experience is an asset
Project Management certification is an asset
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with ERP Systems and MS Project, Office 365

Prairie Machine is a global leader in the manufacture and supply of equipment, battery operated electric vehicles and technical solutions for heavy industrial and mining industries.

Internationally recognized, Prairie Machine is a leading manufacturer of heavy industrial machinery and machine components. We are a full-service machine, welding, fabrication, and heavy industrial assembly shop located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

We are an innovative company focused on safety with great employees producing high quality products. Qualified welders are an integral part of our team offering unique challenges on a diverse range of projects.