Scheduler/Production Control (Manufacturing/Aerospace)

Job Title: Scheduler/Production Control (Manufacturing/Aerospace) Location with zip code: Hauppauge NY USA 11788 Duration: 09 months contract or Direct Hire for the right candidate Payrate range : $20- $33/hr. on w2 without benefits Custom Questions: Do you have at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production control, dispatching, shop scheduling, or material coordination within a computerized manufacturing environment? Have you worked with ERP/MRP systems or manufacturing software to update production orders, inventory status, work orders, travelers, or material tracking information? Please describe the system(s) used. Do you have experience tracking material flow on a manufacturing floor, resolving shortages, and coordinating parts/material availability to support production schedules? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that requires frequent movement on the shop floor and lifting/moving materials up to 50 lbs.? Do you have experience reading and understanding manufacturing documents such as blueprints, travelers, work instructions, routings, or setup sheets? Description: For this role, the candidate would be responsible solely for material movement on the floor (and system). We are looking for someone who is energetic, must be able to lift 50lbs., fast leaner and someone who can keep up with the fast pace high volume they will be seeing daily. Not looking for a planner, buyer or management. This is more of a lower entry level position. Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate. Split work orders by generating a new traveler, input split and coordinate activity with inspection and other groups. Initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy. Follow and audit the physical progress of materials or goods through manufacturing or other processing departments. Report discrepancies to team. Monitor and coordinate actions required to resolve short term capacity conflicts such as; staffing reassignments, overtime, alternate machine utilizations, and re‐routing to other machines, facilities or vendors. Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet team goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc. Update information using CRT and/or personal computer for special scheduling needs or projects. Coordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process. Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages and on request participate in long range planning meetings. Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs. Define component shortages required to support the assembly build schedule. Track work order and purchase order status to assure customer requirements are achieved. Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESD'S) to support customer requirements. Prepare customer status reports and respond to shipping information requests from the team leaders. Move materials utilizing forklift, dolly, hand truck or other types of carts. Required Skills: Two years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities. Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and shop floor control required. Knowledge of AMAPS preferred. Knowledge of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles preferred. General understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers and blueprints. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Education: High School Diploma.