About this role
As a Production Control Scheduler at Impulse , you will play a key role in coordinating production schedules, materials, and workflows to meet changing priorities and business requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure production activities remain organized, resources are effectively allocated, and work progresses efficiently from planning through completion. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and is passionate about building and maintaining efficient production systems.
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring alignment with changing program priorities, delivery requirements, and operational goals.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external vendors, to gather inputs and adjust schedules as needed.
- Prioritize and sequence work orders to maximize efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and maintain critical-path activities.
- Utilize planning tools such as ticketing systems, Kanban boards, and progress trackers to monitor and communicate production status.
- Track and report KPI’s measuring resource efficiency and output Conduct daily stand-ups or production meetings to review schedules, address bottlenecks, and communicate changes in priorities or timelines.
- Coordinate the flow of materials, components, and assemblies through the production process to ensure timely execution of scheduled work.
- Monitor resource availability, including materials, tools, equipment, and personnel, to ensure production teams have what they need to execute their work.
- Adjust workload distribution to address resource constraints, changing priorities, and emerging high-priority tasks while minimizing disruptions to overall workflow.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and scheduling conflicts to maintain efficiency and support on-time delivery.
- Establish and maintain visual management systems to clearly communicate the status of work orders, materials, and production activities.
- Ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Collaborate with supply chain and inventory teams to forecast material requirements and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost reduction, schedule adherence, and quality.
- Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance production performance, visibility, and overall operational effectiveness.