• Planner/Scheduler III

    Frymaster (Shreveport, LA)


    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Frymaster - Shreveport, LA

     

    Job Shift

     

    1st Shift Morning

    Description

    We are Frymaster! We design, manufacture, and supply best-in-class commercial fryers for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table.

     

    As Planner/Scheduler III, you will be responsible for manufacturing production planning and control work to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including: planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials, estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process, researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities. May assist in measuring and recording material and production costs and preparing production/resource scheduling and production work plans. This level requires knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through work experience and/or vocational or technical education. May lead less experienced staff in daily operations, training, delegating, and reviewing the work of lower-level employees.

     

    Reporting directly to the Supervisor of Planning, this position is based in Shreveport, LA*.

    Major Accountability:

    + Optimize the use of resources to meet production schedules.

    + Reporting operational metrics to assist in monthly forecasting.

    + Provide liaison between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Shipping.

    Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

    + Plans, schedules production activities by sequencing individual work centers.

    + Maintains and reports complete and accurate information on Production Schedules and goals.

    + Ensures optimum capacity for all production resources.

    + Establishes guidelines for production orders to provide schedule balance.

    + Analyzes work flow and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement to maximize manpower and equipment.

    + Assists in reallocating material not required for production orders; manages excess and obsolete inventory and material returns.

    + Develops instructions for Production Control work processes; ensures that Schedulers are crossed trained in all work processes.

     

    DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

    Qualifications

    Education & Experience:

    + Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of experience in Lieu of a Degree

    + 2-4 years of experience

    Skills & Abilities:

    + Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows

    + Basic software application skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    + Good verbal and written communication skills

    + Demonstrated problem-solving/issue resolution skills

    + Work effectively with all levels of management and staff.

    Working Conditions:

    + Normal office work environment with extended periods of sitting or standing.

    + May occasionally enter the manufacturing area where PPE is required

    Our Benefits:

    We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That's why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

     

    + Competitive wage

    + Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Wellness Program

    + Supplemental Health Plans

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Training and Development

    + Tuition Assistance

    + Holiday Pay opportunities

    + Employee discounts

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + On-the-job training and skills development

    + Basic Life Insurance

    + Leave Program

    + Employee Events and more...

    * Frymaster, a Welbilt brand, creates award-winning, innovative, commercial fryers that are taking frying technology to a new level. We've taken the guesswork out of oil management for crews and operators. Our fryers walk crews through step-by-step processes to filter the oil simply and safely to extend oil life and increase profitability. Everybody wins with Frymaster fryers. The Frymaster facility in Shreveport, LA is a division of Ali Group.

     

    For more information about Frymaster, visit www.frymaster.com

     

    To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.welbilt.us/Careers.com

     

    Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.

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