Scheduler at Merrick Industries, Inc. in LYNN HAVEN, Florida

Job Description:

Opened: 5/1/2024 Closed: When filled

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.

MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

Information

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at 850-265-3611 or jcartrett@merrick-inc.com to let us know the nature of your request.

SUMMARY

Perform a variety of duties to manage the capacity plan and associated schedule requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. High level of knowledge of manufacturing processes.
2. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
3. Ability to multitask and effectively communicate across all levels.
4. Superior knowledge of ERP system and the associated processes.
5. Skills and experience with scheduling and planning modules within a current ERP solution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Operations Manager and Plant Manager to determine if schedule requirements can be met within the established due date.
• Coordinate with various departments and perform all production scheduling activities in the facility to include new equipment and part sales demand streams.
• Evaluate performance and prepare plans for capacity procedures and provide comprehensive support for same.
• Consider current schedule demands to provide due dates when requested.
• Ensure all stakeholders are fully aware of production status through regular communication of work planning and execution objectives.
• Identify and assess any short-term schedule risk. Collaborate with manufacturing and purchasing to identify mitigation strategies to avoid schedule disruptions.
• Communicate priority to manufacturing by utilizing the dispatch report to set schedule and expedite work orders.
• Identify and assess any mid to long term capacity risk. Collaborate with manufacturing and purchasing to identify mitigation strategies to avoid supply disruptions.
• Manage and maintain all system parameters for capacity inputs, production schedule and monitor for effectiveness.
• Design and schedule all weekly production and ensure effective implementation of schedule.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as directed, assigned or necessary to accomplish the department's objective in an effective manner.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to remedy, report and/or communicate any issue to managers, supervisors, safety or environmental managers as appropriate.
• Follows all safe work practices, monitor and correct/eliminate safety hazards / violations as they are discovered.
• The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility or customers' facilities:

1. Company approved safety glasses or goggles and steel/composite toe shoes.
2. Appropriate hand protection, respiratory and hearing protection in designated areas.
3. Company hard hat and fall protection (body harness) as required.
4. Appropriate clothing and other safety equipment as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and direction to help accomplish work with regard to safety, productivity and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Two-year degree from a college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have an emphasis in supply chain or operations with planning experience.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:. Basic math skill and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel, ERP system proficiency required.
• EQUIPMENT: Computer and other general office equipment.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: APICS CPIM certified preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly (67-100%) required to stand.
• The employee is frequently (34-66%) required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, rotate torso talk, read, write and hear.
• The employee must occasionally (1-33%) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally (1-33%) sit, crouch, climb, crawl and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibration and risk of electrical shock.
• Depending on the season, the employee is constantly exposed to cold or hot, humid conditions and may be working in direct sunlight.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud so hearing protection is recommended. Depending on the shop location, employees may be required to wear hearing protection.

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