As a Production Scheduler, you will report to the Planner and Production Services Manager, working a day shift pattern. Your primary responsibility will be to establish a detailed machine shop schedule daily, taking into consideration customer requirements, roll positioning, and plant capabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensure timely movement of products from the Foundry to the Machine Shop.
* Communicate production plan status effectively to the manufacturing team.
* Create and maintain an effective machining production plan to meet customer delivery dates.
* Manage capacity constraints within operations, providing alternative solutions as needed.
* Liaise with internal departments (Foundry, Heat Treatment, Technical, and Commercial) to identify and address potential production issues.
* Collaborate with production Supervision/Management to monitor daily progress and address constraints.
* Prepare production reports, including efficiency, machine utilization, and OEE performance.
* Ensure drawings and routing cards are in order and available for the Machine Shop.
* Review key performance indicators and create improvement plans to enhance overall performance.
Skills & Experience:
Education/Experience:
* Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a degree is preferred.
* Experience in a manufacturing production environment is highly advantageous.
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