A Scheduler in a plant that manufactures automotive parts plays a crucial role in coordinating and optimizing the production process. This role ensures that the manufacturing process runs smoothly and efficiently, ultimately contributing to the timely delivery of high-quality automotive parts.
Job Responsibilities
Production Planning: The scheduler plans production schedules based on orders, production capacity, and inventory levels. They need to balance the demand for automotive parts with the available resources and production capabilities of the plant.
Resource Allocation: They allocate resources such as manpower, machinery, and materials to different production tasks based on priority and availability.
Optimization: Schedulers aim to optimize production schedules to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and maximize efficiency. They may use scheduling software and algorithms to create the most efficient production plan.
Coordination: Schedulers work closely with production managers, engineers, procurement teams, and quality control personnel to ensure that production schedules are followed, and any issues or delays are addressed promptly.
Monitoring and Adjusting: Throughout the production process, schedulers monitor progress, identify bottlenecks or delays, and adjust the schedule as needed to ensure on-time delivery of automotive parts.
Education: A college or bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations management, logistics, or a related field is preferred
Skills & Experience
Experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations is highly beneficial. This could include roles such as production planner, production scheduler, manufacturing engineer, or similar positions.