Job Description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. Position Summary This position is responsible for organizing and maintaining overall capacity planning schedules for the facility. The core ERP database is SAP and used to execute production order assignment flows that includes publishing both interdepartmentally and outside departments supporting the Service Center. The position requires focus on custom made engineered components, assemblies and rebuilds. Will maintain system data and will develop daily/weekly production schedules in conjunction with sales, engineering, warehouse and purchasing department support. Leads structure and sets the agenda of daily board meetings to discuss accuracy of all departmental timeline assignments. Major Duties:

• Develop and maintain production schedules including daily, weekly and long-term plans to optimize the use of all resources and meeting capital, repair and aftermarket order targets
• Understand, develop and maintain ERP (SAP) settings resulting in streamlining the coordination of labor, machinery and material timelines focused on maximizing efficiency and throughput of the facility
• Plans, coordinates and oversees the workflow of all facility departments to ensure that all orders are produced efficiently and delivered on time. The role requires balancing various factors including customer demand, resources available, inventory levels and outsource commitments.
• Works closely with various teams which includes Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Service Center Production, Quality Assurance to ensure all aspects of production run smoothly and orders are fulfilled
• Responds quickly to production issues such as equipment failures, material shortages, or last-minute order changes and will make necessary adjustments to the master schedule for visibility
• Proactively identify and address issues that arise during production order execution making necessary adjustments to schedules and processes to minimize delays working through departmental supervisors and management as needed
• Ensure all production order labor operations, materials are properly scanned and completed on real-time holding departmental supervisors accountable
• Track production progress, analyze historical data and prepare reports for leadership on existing order challenges used to support forecast
• Work with Planners to establish production order standards on planned hour determinations which affect schedules and define standard workflows that automate the processes required in SAP.
• Continuous review, suggest and provide implementation plan for process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

The person in this role will report to the Service Center General Mgr. Key interaction will be with manufacturing and repair personnel at the facility, project management, purchasing, engineering, sales personnel and engineering all limited only to capacity scheduling topics. The candidate will need to be self-motivated and able to handle / coordinate a heavy workload. Needs to be able to prioritize workload while assessing the value of each job/task at hand. Limited travel is required during training period, then occasional as assigned as a training pertaining to the effect of master data and capacity planning strategies The role of this position is to provide technical scheduling expertise for the facility. Success is measured by accurate operation estimates and meeting schedules resulting in an even flow of production orders through all departments focused on accurate dates in SAP opposed to shop schedule changes on the fly not in SAP. Note: This description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their supervisor Specialized Job Skills

• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures by use of office machines, internet resources and equipment. Must be proficient in MS Office. SAP experience is required
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of the company; ability to understand pertinent policies and procedures clearly and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, subordinates, business professionals and Managers
• Ability to project a positive, concerned image to the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Basic Education and Experience:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is often preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, especially in a scheduling or planning role is required

Relationship

• Organizational and Time Management: Excellent skills are required to handle complex schedules and meet critical deadlines
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and report findings to management
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to anticipate issues, analyze data, and develop effective solutions
• Analytical Skills: Analyzing data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement is a core aspect of this role
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems along with strong Microsoft Excel Skills is essential
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with production planning and scheduling software which requires Basic IT skills to leverage technology against automating repetitive tasks to increase productivity and reduce the risk of errors

Physical Demands The physical demands of this position require the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Requires extended movements including stooping, bending and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Make visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements, with reasoning and problem-solving ability Work Environment Position is primarily in an air-conditioned office environment. Time is also spent on shop floor where there is no climate control and personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to steel toed shoes/boots and safety glasses

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