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Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full-rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.locperformance.com

Summary

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for managing the replenishment process of component metals to support the manufacturing operations. The position will review material requirements, issue release orders, expedite shipments and support the Procurement team in their supplier optimization, quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials.

• Generate production schedules in coordination with the sales team and production department supervisors

• Works directly with Production Supervisors on schedule attainment and addresses any inhibitors to the schedule.

• Work directly with intercompany locations on requirement processing into the master schedule.

• Review upcoming materials requirements to ensure no interruption in the schedule either from plant floor concerns or purchased components.

• Perform capacity analysis, identify potential bottlenecks, and allocate resources accordingly

• Prepare daily production reports, create work orders, and match up with put tickets in the system.

• Establishes priorities for specific customer orders.

• PLEX System a must.

• Interfaces directly with Customer’s on negotiating any schedule adjustments

• Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues

• Expedite shipments from suppliers as needed to meet production schedules.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization

• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Employee Handbook)

• Reports directly to the Production Control Manager; interfaces on a frequent basis with all internal and external customers.

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

Quantity of Work

The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work

The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job

Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.

Teamwork/ Attitude

Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Initiative/Independence

The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy

Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety

Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in MLM/Supply Chain Management or related field and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in an MRP/Scheduling environment preferred as well as experience with multi-plant scheduling is highly desired.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.