Production Scheduler

Who We Are and What We Do

GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.

Hot and Conventional Stamping

GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals.

Laser Cutting

GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity.

Welding

At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers.

SUMMARY :

This position will be responsible for analyzing daily / weekly production schedules to meet material requirements and inventory objectives, as well as analyzing and coordinating the necessary amounts of components in support of weekly production needs. This role works with other staff to maintain appropriate inventory and oversees daily min / max. levels and facilitates inventory accuracy by identifying and initiating actions to reduce errors and assists in corrective action.

The position requires having a good understanding of production inventory control techniques and principles. Knowledge and experience with a formal manufacturing control system and Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts, principles, and techniques strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

In each of the duties listed below the employee is expected to perform to the highest standards of quality, to strive for maximum customer satisfaction, and to continually look for ways to improve the methods, practices and procedures of this position. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in an effective manner with customers, clients, suppliers, and employees.

• Works with the materials team on production tracking and reconciliation.
• Tracks efficiencies and communicates to the operations team.
• Manage priorities for the operations team, in order to circumvent manpower issues.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management personnel.
• Manages and develops schedules related to budgets, forecasts, and customer orders.
• Produces and coordinates production plans, materials requirements to ensure achievement of production and quality expectations for delivery performance.
• Tracks outgoing freight purchased by the location.
• Maintains safety stock for all finished goods and WIP.
• Continuous improvement to develop plan for buffer (days on hand) material.
• Maintains 100% on-time delivery.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of customer releases; both manual tier 2 releases and EDI release management.
• Maintains and adjusts Plex (ASN’s, Accums, etc.) to ensure EDI’s accuracy.
• Provides exceptional customer service including proactive communication and maintaining customer relationships.
• Is one of the back-up and steps in for the Materials Manager when necessary.
• Cycle counting at all inventory levels.
• Assist in leading year-end inventory.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as statistical reports, procedural manuals, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to professionally write reports, business correspondence, policies / rules, and procedural instructions. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, government agents, and the general public.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Ability to use a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications most notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to use main business information system (PLEX experience is preferred), Human Resource Information Systems (PLEX and Kronos preferred), and Internet based services.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems by defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusion. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that the employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company will meet all legal obligations related to reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls, reach with hands or arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company will meet all legal obligations related to reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but can be loud at times.

TRAVEL : Travel between Holland and Canton facilities may be required periodically.

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.