Production Scheduler (Torrance, CA)

Production Scheduler


Under direct supervision the Production Scheduler is responsible monitoring production milestones in coordination with Master Scheduling and Operations in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This individual is experienced in production control in a manufacturing environment. The role requires strong communication skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide visibility and drive action in order to support Singer’s operational goals and provide high-quality production to our customers. 

This position is located onsite in Torrance, CA.

Essential Functions 

• Partners with Production and Master Scheduling to create production schedules to achieve production goals and assists in creating production scheduling forecasts  
• Provides clear communication and feedback to internal stakeholders regarding production status 
• Ensures materials, tooling, and equipment are released and available to meet production schedule 
• Facilitates the capacity management process, including identification and escalation of long-term capacity gaps to ensure successful execution of customer demands in support of SIOP 
• Performs escalated expediting when required to ensure on time delivery of material 
• Prioritizes work orders and actions to ensure deadlines and milestones are met 
• Identifies critical material deliveries and ensure program requirements are prioritized though the supply chain as well as internal efforts (i.e., receiving, inspection and stockroom, internal processing) 
• Identify and implement improvements in production control processes  
• Assists in special projects as required 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications
Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in production control and/or scheduling 
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in manufacturing and/or technical administration processes 
• Strong computer skills, proficient in the full suite of MS Office, ERP/MRP systems

• Associate degree 
• Experience in automotive, restoration, manufacturing and or assembly environments  

Skills/Abilities and Attributes 

• Ability to follow instructions and take direction  
• Ability to detect errors and correct through proper procedures and channels 
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others 
• Perfectionist mindset, very high attention to detail, and a passion for cars 
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently 
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and meet deadlines 
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic 

Physical Demands/Work Environment 

• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms; must possess manual dexterity 
• Must be able to lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry  
• Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone 
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment 
• Must be able to work in a busy/fast paced automotive shop environment 
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs., infrequent lifting to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to travel at times to support production 
• Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and appropriate insurance limits and/or be insurable under the Singer’s company vehicle insurance policy? 

Compensation  

The starting pay range for this position is between $65,560 - $75,000. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.    

Department: Production and Quality
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position