About this role
Arconic is currently in search of Production Control Scheduler - Temporary to join our team based in Lethbridge, Alberta. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization. Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Production Control Manager, the Production Control Scheduler produces schedules balancing customer demand with plant capacities. This is a temporary position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for producing schedules for plant processes to ensure improved productivity in the facility. • Review material requirements on orders made from outside vendors or by work orders. • Process incoming files, apply ship dates based on available capacities. • Act as a liaison between customer service and the manufacturing supervisors. • Assist manufacturing departments in making changes based on their needs and any process improvements. • Work with the ABS & Process Engineering Manager, Managers, and other manufacturing personnel to improve plant processes using ABS principles (Lean Manufacturing). • Process Defective Material Reports (DMR’s). • Review shortages on inventory counts. • Communicate with customer service on status of scheduled jobs. • Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments. • Review documents, such as production control schedules, work orders, or staffing tables to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities. • Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. • Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering. • Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays. • Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications. • Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures. • Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders. • Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts. • Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates. • Other duties as assigned.
General Qualifications/Experience:
• High School Graduate. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong professional image, ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, confidence and dedication to internal and external customers and contacts. • Self-motivated, people oriented, service oriented, and ability to work with all levels in the organization. Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
• A College diploma would be an asset. • Preference given for an Engineering drafting or mechanical technician/technologist background or equivalent. • Demonstrated ability to understand entire manufacturing system (process, flow, people, and organizational structure relationships) in order to align and improve production schedules that meet the business needs. • Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Strong technical background with emphasis on manufacturing processes. • Certificates & Licenses: None. Work Environment/Conditions: Standard office environment with a regular Monday to Friday work schedule. This position is Non-Exempt, and would require occasional overtime to meet production and business needs. Physical Demands: None.