Custom Scheduling Coordinator at Landscape Structures – Delano, Minnesota

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinate, assign and oversee the functions of creating Custom Engineering schedules as to ensure commitments are achieved while maximizing engineering opportunities, achievement of milestones and key dates. Incorporate new projects into engineering and manufacturing schedule, assign milestone dates – Ship Date, Due Date and Critical Path items. Maintain high level of system operating knowledge and processes.

VALUES

InnovationCommitment and PassionIntegrityTeam and Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, maintain, and update the daily Custom Engineering team schedules for all team members Enter job/project data into scheduling tool within turn-time goalsAssign appropriate resource based on each employee’s skill and availabilityUnderstand all scheduling processes and impacts of actions to scheduleWork and understand each scheduled line and identify long lead times, capacity allowance and/or constraints, exceptions and trouble-spots and lead efforts for resolutionHave ownership of overall Custom Engineering projects queue and schedule based on achieving overall lead-time, scheduled engineering dates and Release to MFG/Explode dates.

Ensures that key deliverable dates for engineering are achievedIdentify methods and/or roadblocks, from a scheduling perspective, for improving the Quick Custom/Custom Select teams’ ability to adhere to the project schedule. Includes actively participating in regular Custom Select team meetings.Ensure that identifying and/or keying ship date and Release/Explode to MFG dates are completed within allocated turn-time and according to current dating guidelines. Facilitate handling of Move ups, Rushes, and other priorities, as requiredCompletes other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

ATTRIBUTES

Demonstrated problem solving/decision-making skillsStrong resource allocation skills Strategic sourcing and planning skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary with ability to troubleshoot Microsoft Excel and Word skills Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communications, and collaboration skills Previous experience desired (production, clinic, or staff scheduling) High School diploma or GED

The target hourly range is $24.00 - $29.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for a profit-sharing opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Landscape Structures is an equal opportunity employer.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.

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