EGS is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Production Scheduler forour client in the Akron, OH area. This position comes with top competitive salaries, bonuses and excellent benefits. Must be a US Citizen. This position is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company's productive capacity. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Product Line Managers (PLM) to establish and maintain project baselines and schedules.
- Monitor shop floor activities and discuss project status with supervisors daily to identify risks or delays and recommend corrective actions to the PLMs as required.
- Produce Project Status Reports demonstrating the current health of ongoing projects to both PLMs and/or Senior Management.
- Gather and analyze data to report and improve upon existing processes and procedures.
- Identify and generate new reporting methods to further optimize work-flow and assure on time completion.
- Professionally communicate with management both orally and in writing.
Knowledge:
- Previous production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Shop floor experience in a fabrication, machining, and/or assembly environment preferred.
- Knowledge of Project Management Best Practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Data Processing and Reporting.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments with little supervision.
Job Requirements Skills/Abilities:
- Must be an expert in MS Project.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data and generate meaningful reports.
- Strong attention to detail.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors / Associates degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 0 - 5 Years Experience Desired.