Production Plan & Scheduling Analyst II

Job Summary

Applies advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices to perform detailed scheduling of manufacturing work in progress, shop loading and physical control of in-process inventories to expedite work flow and coordinate changes in schedules.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities

Develops solutions to a variety of moderate to complex problems that require some independent judgment and ingenuity referring to policies and procedures to expedite work flow and coordinate changes in schedules. Work is accomplished under general direction and completed work is reviewed for results.

Responsible in the process of planning, preparing, issuing and controlling production schedules and coordinators with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials times to meet production requirements. Confers with management on the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.

Works to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Responsible to schedule equipment and personnel; confirming material supply and demand issues. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.

Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, purchasing, engineering, traffic, inventory control and any other department as needed. Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.