Company Description:

Protec Arisawa is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) Pressure Vessels for membrane filtration systems. With over 40 years of experience in filament winding, Protec Arisawa is known for high-quality pressure vessels with leading technology. We have three production sites located on three different continents, ensuring a global presence, and providing our customers with reliable solutions.

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler will be responsible for planning and scheduling all aspects of production. The position will require to lead complex planning assignments and data analysis to figure out the most cost effective/optimal production schedule. Collaborates with various other departments to ensure company objectives are met. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are a must.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and on time delivery.
• Analyze labor, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Coordinate production workflow established committed lead-times and cost effectiveness of schedules.
• Adjust production schedule to meet unforeseen conditions as needed.
• Suggests changes in production schedule to increase efficiency of manufacturing department.
• Responsible for key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, back order, on time starts, aging production orders, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and communicating planning reports and projects with cross functional departments to determine status of assigned orders.
• Attend daily management stand -up meetings and provide timely status updates.

• Follows Production Supervisor instructions, housekeeping policies, and standard operating procedures, written, oral, or diagram form that aid in the manufacturing process.
• Provide administrative and clerical support such as creating Head Assembly packets, follow up on purchase orders.
• Identify and proactively communicate inventory stock level risks for raw materials
• Participates in PPI lean manufacturing initiatives to continuously improve process flow regarding material management.
• Establish and optimize standard work to ensure material availability to supporting rapidly growing business.
• Provide support cross functionally on special projects as needed.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the manufacturing industry, specifically in membrane filtration systems, is a plus
• Min. 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing Planning/Scheduling.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks while multitasking
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently and as part of a cross-functional environment both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Email, One Drive, Teams, SharePoint, Business Central.