Production Planner and Scheduling Analyst
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Production Planning and Scheduling Analyst in our Baldwin Park, CA location.
A Production Planning and Scheduling Analyst plans, manages, and schedules order volume for multiple manufacturing facilities and multiple production lines. Ensures production schedules are efficient while meeting or exceeding customer expectations and maintaining lead time.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Schedules orders/loads for production based on manufacturing lead time, in-by/out-by schedule, date pooling model, demand plan, and production capacity.
- Combines orders into viable truckloads, verifies that all products will fit on the truck, and ensures that logistics are acceptable.
- Schedules production while maintaining individual department capacities. Includes adjustment of orders to smooth capacity.
- Processes Expedited sales orders.
- Creates and processes orders for special-order products. Manually schedules items with longer lead time.
- Reviews demand for manufactured product that has a safety stock. Calculates requirements and creates work orders based on due dates.
- Develops a working knowledge of the company’s products and processes.
- Creates and releases production work orders.
- Publishes Production Schedule to Manufacturing facilities daily.
- Coordinates production schedule changes between all areas of the Company.
- Provides delivery information by maintaining the Truck Expedite Table in Navigator.
- Coordinates with Door Centers and Customer Service regarding special requirements on deliveries.
- Coordinates with Customer Service Supervisor.
- Captures order backlog totals daily.
- Help improve manufacturing efficiencies and processes.
- Conduct safety meetings
THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:
- Schedules orders/loads for production that are consistent with manufacturing lead times.
- Pairs up orders/loads and verifies that logistics are acceptable.
- Plans and manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while utilizing available production line capacities.
- Creates and releases production work orders.
- Publishes Production Schedule daily.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light office duties and activities.
- Computer keyboard operation/telephone operation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an aptitude for learning and retaining product/policy and procedural knowledge.
- Individual must be organized, detail oriented, possess strong analytical skills and can prioritize and execute schedule to meet deadlines.
- Navigator experience required.
- Demonstrated success in multi-tasking. Must be able to work well independently, under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years related experience in a production / manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel at minimum. Must be able to create and maintain spreadsheets in Excel.
- English / Spanish speaking helpful
Compensation ranges from $25-35/hr*. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.
Lawrence Doors is a family run business since 1925. We have provided 100 years of offering security, with a friendly, positive work environment while maintaining and building relationships with our customers.
We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY, with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make Lawrence Doors, Amarr and ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.
Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and can thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Lawrence Doors is an E-Verify participant.
