Schedule Planner - Onsite

Title: Schedule Planner - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

manufacturing supply chain,
materials, flow of materials,
assembly, service, inter factory operations,
production schedule, communication channels,
SAP PP, Supply Chain Management,
administrative duties, administrative support,
Scheduling Expertise, Change Control, Legacy Systems,
manufacturing environment, manufacturing process,
legacy material planning, schedules requirements, engineering changes, material changes,
fewer capacity constraints, fewer work centers, fewer process, lower change over complexity,
production parts, service parts, purchased parts, production schedule,
Production System, kanbans, triggers, production reporting, scrap reporting,
manpower planning, inventory integrity, inventory accuracy

Description:

As a Materials Specialist at client, you ll play a pivotal role in the seamless operation of our manufacturing supply chain. Your expertise will facilitate the timely flow of materials necessary for efficient assembly, service, and inter-factory operations. This position is crucial to maintaining on-time delivery and ensuring the smooth execution of our production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Management: Coordinate and manage the flow of materials through a complex manufacturing supply chain, ensuring all components are in place for on-time delivery.
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain effective communication channels, fostering a collaborative environment.
SAP-PP Proficiency: Leverage your knowledge in SAP-PP (Production Planning) to optimize scheduling and ensure the achievement of desired delivery metrics.
Scheduling Expertise: Utilize your scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment to develop and implement efficient plans under tight lead times.
Change Control: Demonstrate a foundational understanding of change control concepts to adapt and manage supply chain adjustments effectively.
Legacy Systems Interactions: Engage with legacy material planning systems like the client to support service parts fulfillment seamlessly.

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.

Experience:
Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel).
Open to entry level candidates job is trainable.
No gaps in employment history.
Work Location: This position will spend roughly 90% of the time working on their feet on the shop floor.

Additional Information:
This position has the potential of driving a client-owned Gator on the shop floor after successful training completion.

Notes:
1st shift position
Hours: Start time between 6 AM 7:30 AM with possible overtime.
Note: Overtime may include extended weekday hours or weekend work.
Candidates must be willing to work off-shift hours if needed.

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008