Master Planner Scheduler at Chromalox, Inc. in La Vergne, Tennessee

Job Description:

Master Planner Scheduler



At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.


Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.


That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.


Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!


The Role


Plans and controls the flow of material through production within prescribed time frames and within financial cost objectives.


Responsibilites

• Establishes order policies to maximize efficiencies and minimize inventory investment, i.e. lead times, lot sizes, period of supply, economic order quantities, safety stock, and ordering rules.


• Manages timely completion of open work orders, expediting and/or deferring as required.


• Meets with operations team to review dispatch report and works to reduce barriers for on-time order completion.


• Establishes accurate planned completion dates on open orders and coordinates customer requests with Customer Service and Warehouse.


• Monitors on-time performance and past due root cause for products planned.


• Coordinates with Engineering on changes to existing product, as well as phase-in and phase-out of products to avoid obsolete as well as ensure availability of applicable components.


• Coordinates materials with assigned production release.


• Manages WIP inventory and stock inventory levels in order to meet monthly reduction requirements.


• Works with supervisor/managers in various departments and areas of responsibility to define, coordinate, and develop solutions for department or area specific requirements and problems.


• Works individually and as a team to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees at all levels.


• Demonstrate, through actions, a commitment to the philosophy of continuous improvement and multi-disciplined problem-solving teams in all aspects of performance.

• B. S. degree in Business Administration, other appropriate degree, or commensurate experience.


• Two or more years related experience and/or training in production operations management.


• APICS certification and experience with CIRM, CPIM or CPM preferred.


• Knowledge of various computer software applications including work processing, spreadsheets, and database software.


• MRP experience required; JDE systems experience a plus.


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documents, technical procedures or operating instructions and procedure manuals.


• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.


• Ability to devote continual attention to detail, establish priorities and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work in a team environment and to effectively communicate issues and status to immediate supervisor and other management.