Manufacturing Plan And Finite Schedule DeveloperThis position is responsible for creating the manufacturing plan and finite schedule by determining requirements for final products by date and quantity and implementing and measuring the plan results with the Operations Team. The objectives for the schedule are to meet all demand, and to control inventory levels in a manner that utilizes resources in the optimal manner in accordance with S&OP tactics and customer requirements. Communicate daily and/or weekly with Customer Service Representatives, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, and Product and Sales Management.Develop and maintain a production schedule that ensures production processes operate efficiently by ensuring all the appropriate material requirements are in place and ready to utilize.Lead weekly scheduling meetings to set firm schedule, review schedule adherence measures, and communicate schedule changes, deviations, and contingency activities. Have a specific focus on finished goods availability (service implications) at each deployment point and material requirements.Establish scheduling rules for all manufacturing resources based on business objectives and KPI's.Participate and contribute to Purchasing replenishment reviews. Suggest and manage production schedules to meet supplier constraints.Ensure that all schedules are based upon demonstrated manufacturing capability, structural constraints, capacity planning, and planned exceptional activity.Report on reasons for late shipments and recommended corrective actions to improve service performance.Track daily and monthly schedule adherence, report reasons for schedule breaks, and recommend corrective actions to improve adherence.Support safety, environmental, and quality initiatives.Associate's degree or minimum 3 years' experience in materials management, production scheduling, and inventory control2 years working experience with MRP concepts and integrating planning and scheduling activities within ERP system- preferred CMS, Epicor, or AS400.2 years' experience in using computerized scheduling tools to visually represent sequential relationships between manufacturing activities.Advanced Excel and Power BiProficiency with MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)ASCM, CPIM, certification (preferred)Evidence of a mechanical aptitude is essentialExcellent Interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skillsAbility to retrieve read and understand blueprintsPerformance of inventory AuditsAbility to motivate others to achieve resultsAbility to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of timeAbility to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularlyFrequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assistAbility to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.