Scheduler

Description

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to work cross functionally with other leaders in the department to meet customer needs

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Basic understanding in Lean and continuous improvement tools and processes and ability to lead these types of processes/projects is a must

• Self-Motivated and high ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to understand and contribute to strategic goals for the department

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or other related field or High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 plus years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production planning

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Manufacturing/Production Planning or Minimum 3 years' experience in use of an ERP system

• Experience working in a job shop or engineer to order manufacturing setting is highly desired

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

• Create and maintain production, work, and shipment schedules.

• Maintain production capacity schedule and forecast

• Prioritize work orders to ensure an optimization of resources

• Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates.

• Assist in solving production problems.

• Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies.

• Provide additional information as requested from Manufacturing and Project Managers.

• Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.

• Works with supply chain for timely delivery of materials to the shop floor.

• Develop and achieve department/company goal and controls.

• Actively identify and drive areas of cost reduction, processes, quality and productivity improvements (lean initiatives)

• Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to the planned production schedule.

• Evaluate staffing needs to accommodate current and future production workflows.

• Create and implement new tracking measures to improve workflows and efficiencies.

• Participate and support Production excellence data gathering and input into global systems for reporting

• Leads daily status update meetings to the workshop team