Job Description

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps.

We are currently looking for a Production Scheduler to add to our team located at our York, PA facility.   We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening.

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

The Production Scheduler will provide daily support of engineering, procurement, and manufacturing processes using the Primavera Project Management system (P6) and Epicor ERP Scheduling. The Production Scheduler will be accountable for updating and reporting on the production status of activities and support overall workflow and resource utilization. They will be responsible for the development and distribution of accurate production schedules that are able to be adhered to.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Establish, coordinate, and maintain integrated production schedule including milestones, dependencies and ties to engineering, procurement, project management and field schedules in support of all projects with Oracle P6 scheduling software.
• Publish daily, weekly production schedules, reports as required.
• Regularly track and report out on project milestones and progress against the baseline schedule.
• Input and update daily production status.
• Ensures alignment of procurement, and production deliverables.
• Assist to maximize resource utilization.
• Coordinates shared resource activities over multiple projects.
• Provides reports and problem-solving options for various groups on multiple projects.
• Improve on-time delivery through increased visibility of demand driven flow.
• Identifying risks/issues/conflicts and helping provide potential solutions.
• Reports on production status and generates established KPI reports.
• Demonstrates strong ability to read and understand blueprints and technical specifications.
• Uses engineering drawings to guide setup and operation of CNC machines and manual equipment.
• Able to identify critical dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements from technical drawings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Dependency management
• Proficiency with scheduling software in a project-based manufacturing business environment
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in interpreting complex engineering drawings, including machining, fabrication, and welding schematics.
• Ability to maintain accurate and effective daily and weekly schedules, understand and utilize key scheduling methodologies
• Must be willing to learn and understand details of American Hydro manufacturing methods, hydro component processing with necessary ties and logic required for proper schedule management and overall project lifecycle and flow.
• Must be willing to interact with team members on the manufacturing floor to gather updates, understand ETC, issues and risks.
• Risk Management
• Understand capacity restraints and how they are used
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to work effectively with internal/external requirements
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and personnel both verbally and written.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, and strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment with recurring deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously requiring strict adherence to schedules. 
• Demonstrate ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to recommend appropriate corrective action.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Two to four (2-4) years post graduate trade school. Two (2) years of direct production scheduling and planning experience or similar role within a custom project-based fabrication and machining manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems for scheduling and MS Office. 

Licenses or Certifications Desired/Required

• Six Sigma Lean Management desired.
• APICS/CPIM certification is highly desired.

Key Success Factors

• Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD): Achieving and maintaining high levels of OTD is critical for success in this role. Ensuring that production schedules meet customer delivery requirements is essential
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Success in this role requires the ability to work closely and collaboratively with operations, supply chain, Project Controls, Project management teams to align schedules and resolve any bottlenecks.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to use data analytics to develop long-term production plans and adjust schedules based on changing factors such as customer demand and material availability

Additional Information

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

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