Production Scheduler at Clarksville

Job Description

Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A., Inc.

 

Job Title: ProductionScheduler

Department: Business Planning

Reports To: Planning & IE Manager

 

SUMMARY:

 

Develops production schedules for all stages of manufacturing that insures sufficient product to meet customer demand and maintains budgeted inventory levels. Forecasts requirements for raw materials, auxiliary materials, chemicals, lubricants, and support equipment. Maintains appropriate inventory levels.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

 

Develops yearly and monthly production plans. Schedules daily production for all line items (currently 72).

 

Reviews daily production report for accuracy in conjunction with the production assistant.

 

Requisitions raw materials (rod), auxiliary materials, lubricants, 0.93 PL wire, chemicals, support equipment such as spools.

 

Develops daily rod receipts to support production requirements based on current allocation plan.

 

Maintains inventory records for raw material, production, finished goods, auxiliary materials, and chemicals.

 

Verifies work in progress to determine adjustments required on schedule.

 

Reviews machine requirements and availability.

 

Prepares budget for raw materials, scrap, and purchased wire from BSJ.

 

Produces monthly report to accounting regarding finished goods, raw material usage, chemical usage, scrap, and work in process.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of two years related experience; or four year’s experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Other Skills and Abilities:

 

Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and production/inventory control concepts.

Able to manage multiple tasks/deadlines and to interact with other departments as needed to support the production plan.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Clarksville, Company: Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A., Inc..