Manufacturing Scheduler/Planner

Auto Bolt is an independently owned and operated manufacturer of cold-headed fasteners. Auto Bolt provides fasteners for many industrial consumer applications, including automotive, truck and trailer, farming equipment, material handling equipment, recreational vehicles, and sports equipment.

Auto Bolt’s success is driven by our employees, and we are looking for motivated team players to join our team. If you thrive in a culture of strong teamwork and integrity, Auto Bolt is the place for you.

We are seeking an initiative-taking Scheduler/Planner to develop and maintain an accurate and efficient production schedule. This role will strategically manage raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory to ensure timely customer deliveries while upholding Auto Bolt’s financial responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capability.
• Collaborate with Engineering to coordinate tooling in support of the production schedule.
• Analyze Production Requirements Planning (PRP) to optimize stock levels for critical items and achieve inventory goals.
• Oversee inventory cycle counts for Raw and WIP materials, ensuring accuracy.
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to schedule timely and accurate material deliveries, maintaining inventory objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service to establish reliable delivery commitments.
• Proactively engage with Operations to identify resource needs and contribute to capacity planning.
• Ensure the accuracy of lead times within routings.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and adjust production plans proactively.
• Regularly review and update Run rates for precise scheduling and standard costing.
• Provide comprehensive training to new operators on the ERP system.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proven strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Proficient in MS Office; comfortable with technology
• Experience with the Plex ERP system is a plus but not required.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Tool and Die Maker/Machinist with a strong background in Fastener Manufacturing and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to kmeece@autoboltusa.com or apply on company website.

Auto Bolt is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.