Production Scheduler in Auburn, Washington at ORION INDUSTRIES

Orion Industries is a world class aerospace manufacturing company and a leading model for social enterprise, strengthening our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important. Revealing the potential in every person, and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Schedule and release manufacturing plans to meet customer requirements.

· Monitor and adjust the production schedule as required to ensure customer delivery requirements are maintained.

· Review material requirements and coordinate with Purchasing to resolve any material discrepancies.

· Provide Purchasing with forecasted material requirements when required.

· Maintain data in ERP system as necessary.

· Monitor customer min/max inventory levels and enter delivery schedules and work orders as needed.

· Load and remove the customer forecast as required.

· Production control for kitting & min/max programs.

· Requires close collaboration with sales, engineering, procurement and Operations teams.

Qualifications:

· Strong hands on experience and understanding of ERP systems.

· Prior experience with production scheduling and load/capacity management required.

· 5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing or Production Planning/Scheduling, Master Scheduling Experience a plus.

· Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes.

· Proven ability in advanced Excel Skills is a must.

· Collaborative, data driven, and curious personality to help with continuous improvement activities

· Experience with Epicor Kinetic (ERP) is a plus

· Basic Experience or understanding of SQL is a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Consistent use of computer.
• Consistent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
• Consistent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship.
• Consistent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Consistent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions.
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 35 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses.
• Occasional exposure to excess noise levels, occasionally necessitating the use of Hearing Protection.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life & ADD, accident, and critical illness insurances
• Company-paid life, ADD, and long term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Plan

ITAR – US Person Status:

Due to Orion Industries’ participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A “US Person” can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

Orion Industries is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required, including for the presence of marijuana and cannabis metabolites, due to the safety-sensitive nature of our business. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to background screening.