Overview:
The Scheduling Technician performs various functions in making sure that production lines are properly organized/scheduled at all times, so as to cut down production costs and efficiently utilize available raw materials and ensure on-time delivery of products

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out planning and coordination of production schedules
• Monitor schedules and workflow to ensure that deliveries are made in a timely manner
• Coordinate and develop production plans with the company’s management team
• Create efficient scheduling processes or methods so as to attain production goals
• Place orders (Where applicable) for production materials so as to avoid shortage in inventory
• Generate production reports that are meant to be used for important (production) decisions
• Solve problems that have to do with material shortage in a timely manner
• Handle all production issues in a way that it doesn’t hinder production and delivery
• May perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with a minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar position
• Familiar with Meritor Plainfield products and operational processes a preferred.
• Excellent communication skills on all fronts (listening and speaking)
• Must possess good interpersonal skills to be able to get along well with other workers (cohesion)
• Must have good customer care skills
• Must have good time management abilities
• Willingness to work as part of a team for the overall good of the department
• Must be willing to cross train on multiple functions within the materials organization.
• Ability to multitask if need be and display flexibility while carrying out duties
• Must have good computer skills and be proficient with AS400, Outlook and Excel including tracking information, assembling reports and communicating data that helps meet scheduling requirements
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.