Production Scheduler

Are you a Production Scheduler looking for a family founded company that invests in technology (equipment & software) for customers in the Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive, Semiconductor, Computer, and general manufacturing industries.

P&F Machining, Inc., in Otsego, Minnesota is seeking a Production Scheduler that will oversee the day-to-day production schedule of the company, ensuring that the organization is managed and is performing efficiently and effectively.

We are an employer that is known for the care we take with customers and employees alike. We offer a great work environment and a wide range of employee incentives.

In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.

Our company offers a variety of benefits including: health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident, critical and hospital care, and 401k with company match.

Must live in surrounding communities. Please no out-of-state applications.

Essential Functions:

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Production Schedulerconsist of, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the daily and weekly production schedule for all machining and assembly work centers, focusing on CNC Milling, Turning, and Swiss Machining capabilities.
• Utilize Epicor to perform finite capacity scheduling, balancing customer demand, machine capacity, tooling availability, and material constraints.
• Adjust production schedules in real-time to mitigate delays caused by equipment breakdowns, material shortages, or engineering changes, communicating impacts to relevant stakeholders (Sales, Customer Service, Production/Operations).
• Minimize setup times and changeovers through effective sequencing and grouping of work orders within the schedule.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, components, and tooling needed to support the production schedule.
• Monitor and manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Support the accuracy of inventory data by monitoring material consumption and investigating discrepancies in Epicor.
• Analyze production specifications, historical data, and plant capacity to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and lead times.
• Generate and distribute regular reports on schedule attainment, on-time delivery performance, capacity utilization, and potential risks to management.
• All essential functions must be performed in an efficient manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in Epicor ERP for scheduling, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), capacity planning, and work order management.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes (Milling, Turning, Swiss).
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, including forecasting, inventory control, and logistics.
• Expert understanding of Quality Systems and GD&T.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Subject matter expert understanding of design for manufacturing principles.
• Subject matter expert understanding of machining and related secondary processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency at leading large projects.
• Mechanical assembly and manufacturing process design and implementation experience.
• Ability to develop and deploy strategic plans.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Results driven.
• Competence in completing all required paperwork and maintaining meticulous records for every lot cleaned to ensure traceability and support audits.
• High level of organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and accurately perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Must demonstrate independent critical thinking, superb analytical problem-solving and business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Education:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, manufacturing, business administration, or a related technical field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

Background - Required:

• Experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in a high-mix, low-volume job shop environment or precision metal machining industry.
• Mechanical assembly and manufacturing process design and implementation experience.
• Experience with special processes (i.e., secondary finishing, heat-treat, etc.).
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems utilizing solid modeling.
• Experience with cost estimation in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient PC skills in a windows environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What ERP systems do you have experience in and how long?

Experience:

• production planning or scheduling: 3 years (Required)
• mechanical assembly, mfg process design & implementation: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person