Planner Scheduler

Belvidere, 826 E MADISON ST, BELVIDERE, Illinois, United States of America Req #2288

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

BENEFIT PACKAGE AVAILABLE ON DAY 1

QUARTERLY PLANT PERFORMANCE BONUS PLAN

13 PAID HOLIDAYS

• WEEK BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS IS PAID HOLIDAY

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Our employees are the reason for our success!

Position Summary
Responsible for scheduling and expediting all parts through threading and heat treat areas to their final disposition. Continuous Improvement of processes and products are an ongoing function of this position

Position Responsibilities
• Makes reasoned decisions in the execution of materials processes (authority to take action deemed necessary); identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for exception and variance situations

• Assists in the development and implementation of programs and policies, e.g. inventory reduction, cash flow, supplier development, etc.

• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and develops recommendations based on quantitative analysis (as appropriate, gain approval and participate in implementation).

• May function as team leader or project manager.

• Develops programs at the plant operations level or for specific programs at a division level.

• Analyzes, recommends, and implements improvement plans for:
o Materials handling and movement
o Staging and storage systems
o Material flow studies
o Slow-moving inventory
o Obsolescence
o Inventory turns
o QC hold

• Analyzes existing plans to even the workload across work centers to maximize productivity and service level. Analyzes sales requirements by exception for those items that are grossly incorrect. Recommends forecast adjustments to the appropriate personnel.

• Submits forecast changes for approval

• Reviews short-term (4 weeks) capacity constraints.

Education, Skills & Abilities

BA or BS Degree, or equivalent skills and knowledge

3-5 years experience in a Manufacturing environment, Fastener industry preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer knowledge, experience using Google data and spreadsheets a plus

Ability to prioritize to meet changing production demands

Ability to adapt to change and effectively communicate those changes to team members to execute new plan

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

Other details

• Job Family Planner/Scheduler-Intermediate
• Job Function PDC - Production Control
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required No
• Travel % 0
• Telecommute % 0
• Required Education Equivalent Experience