Job#: 2057373

Job Description:

This position is responsible for setting up, monitoring, and maintaining the daily and weekly production schedule for all assigned value streams to ensure production plans are achieved. The individual will analyze loading and scheduling of materials to optimize machine efficiency, set-ups, inventory levels, and maintain stellar delivery performance by verifying orders are completed on-time and in-full. The role involves scheduling the plant and communicating the schedule and any changes to the appropriate personnel. It supports the weekly and monthly loading capacities for each product group, expedites orders, and makes decisions regarding production flow and individual order priorities. The individual works closely with the Sr. Planner Scheduler and Operations Managers to continuously improve plant performance and ensure proper material flow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Including but not limited to the following:

Scheduling:

• Prepare, distribute, and verify adherence to daily and weekly finite schedules and plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize tooling use and reduce changeovers.
• Balance inventory levels and machine order levels to efficiently achieve order completion on-time and in-full.
• Control and optimize weekly capacities by value stream.
• Meet on-time delivery goals.
• Consistently meet customer needs.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through best practices for inventory management, including cycle counts and shipping/receiving verification of raw materials.

Communication and Leadership:

• Communicate all schedules and changes that impact product flow to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure effective and professional inter-company communication.
• Positively influence peers and verticals within the organization to help the department achieve its goals.

Process and Product Knowledge:

• Demonstrate knowledge of capacities, cycles, and bottlenecks for the value streams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of material flow and product types to optimize performance.
• Become the PMK (person most knowledgeable) of the scheduling and inventory systems and tools to make the voice of the customer visible to the plant floor.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle back-up work from other Production Schedulers.

Continuous Improvement:

• Reflect the department’s vision, mission, and values in actions.
• Regularly utilize lean tools and daily management systems to make problems visible.
• Utilize root cause problem solving to ensure problems do not recur.
• Show evidence of attempts to maximize and improve work efficiency.
• Demonstrate evidence of continued education.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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.

• Must exude the utmost respect for the environment and safety of all individuals, inside and outside of the workplace, by promoting environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• B.S. degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience. Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus.
• 0 to 5 years in manufacturing and/or Supply Chain.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and experience with Enterprise or Materials Resource Planning software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Must be action-oriented with proven success in a fast-paced environment.
• B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering preferred.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.