We are looking for a Factory Scheduler to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
Your Responsibilities:
The Factory Scheduler role will play a key role within the Operations Planning & Control group, managing project-level prioritization within the Forward Planning/Manufacturing Execution Systems, and ensuring Production Plans and Project Plans are aligned to allow proper operation-level execution of the daily Manufacturing Plan. Short-Range and Long-Range Capacity and Manpower Planning activities will be reviewed with Operations Management to ensure efficient shop execution.
Salary: $59,700.00 - $99,500.00 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
Support the Monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process to ensure the factory hours plan includes all expected booked & forecast units. Ensure the appropriate amount of factory hours are planned for every product line by reviewing factory utilization, efficiency and rework trends and validating planned hours against actual performance.
Analyze routings & historical data to determine and maintain Manufacturing Lead times for all make items for all product lines and ensure routing durations are in-sync with planning lead times.
Review Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) data for factory manpower and capital equipment resources to identify potential constraints, and utilize Theory of Constraints principles to maximize throughput through constrained areas.
Develop the overall factory capacity plan and meet regularly with Operations Management to communicate substantial changes to shop loading, providing recommendations for appropriate manpower staffing & equipment acquisitions. Maintain monthly factory headcount & hours forecast.
Coordinate with Facilities Management on equipment repairs, preventive maintenance schedules, new equipment installation, & work request prioritization.
Collaborate with Project Controls, Planning, Sourcing & Operations to ensure critical path work is being prioritized, provide visibility of status, and push required actions to address issues. Ensure a steady flow of available work to drive shop utilization & efficiency, particularly in capacity constrained areas.
Communicate daily with Operations Supervisors and Superintendents on Shop Scheduling activities, providing summarized data and recommendations to resolve prioritization questions and other issues.
Assist Operations Planning & Control and other functional groups with recurring and process improvement projects.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or other related disciplines;
Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), Microsoft Project and other MS Office programs;
Understanding of MRP/CRP principles, Bills of Materials, Routings, Manufacturing processes, Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain Schedules;
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization;
Ability to utilize statistical data analysis and other problem-solving skills to break down issues, interpret data, and provide recommended actions;
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens;
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Who we are:
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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