Production Scheduler - Enerpac Tool Group

ENERPAC - Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries. The Company's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC".

Our vision is to be our customer's preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/ .

Summary - basic function of the role

Schedules production for various cells with the goals of continually meeting or exceeding customer delivery expectations. Responsible for inventory management in designated cells.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 6 - 3:30 pm or 7:00am - 3:30 pm, Saturdays when production needs exist.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery goals.
• Daily production capacity analysis and planning. Communicate with Value Stream Managers regarding labor requirements. Responsible for ensuring production schedules/requirements are provided to the lines on a daily basis.
• Maintains prompt and timely communication with Customer Service, including accuracy of schedules.
• Monitor and execute the process for measuring, displaying, and utilizing a pull system for Finished Goods replenishment.
• Conduct inventory analysis and management to meet established business goals. This includes slow and obsolete inventory reduction.
• Maintain Top Product & Top 500 availability by utilizing ORACLE and Excel based tools as well as and other tools and reports.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and take action through LEAN (LEAD) processes.
• Ensure that planning related processes are followed in the cells in addition to cell support functions, which includes Order Pickers.
• Support, understand and present to management cell successes and improvement items.
• Manage action items assigned though the ECN, Everest or OSHENS processes.
• Communication of shortages through whiteboard.
• Submit issues and recovery plans on less than 50% of the Top Products and Top 400 on the distress list to the Operations Leader.
• Additional tasks as assigned.
• Follow safety rules of the production floor and the specific area you work in.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of plant manufacturing processes, for example WMS/Bar coding, Capacity Planning and MES
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning, Kanban, Vendor Managed Inventory programs, and Purchasing
• Excellent interpersonal and cross - functional skills.
• Excellent communication skills; verbally and electronically.
• Independent decision-making, judgment and action.
• Required to be knowledgeable enough to teach a variety of tasks or jobs (from simple to complex) within defined product areas or departmental functions.
• Familiarity of current Microsoft Office programs- Including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Understand reference drawings and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), & PRDS

Education and Experience

Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Requirements:

• High degree of mechanical, technical and/or analytical knowledge and experience
• Diverse experience in multiple areas within the plant i.e. assembly, warehouse operation, etc. would be preferred
• Familiarity with assembly tools and equipment is a plus
• Basic computer skills are preferred

Physical Demands

Employee will lift 1-30 pounds intermittently and may have to lift documents/work materials up to 40 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk to a variety of primary work locations. Employee will need manual (hand) dexterity to assemble/repair small parts for long periods of time. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members at all levels within a diverse workforce.

Work Environment

Employee will be in a manufacturing environment where they may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to vibration. Employee will be exposed to elevated levels of noise on the plant floor.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

N/A

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.