Operations Scheduler

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Date: Apr 29, 2025

Location: Burlington, IA, US

Company: Tenneco

The position’s duties include: inventory planning, scheduling, materials handling, inventory turnover, customer service levels, stocking decisions, forecasting and administrative controls. The scheduler will also perform data entry & control using complex software skills . 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Completes production planning based on forecasting, customer demand and production constraints via excel based system and/Plex systems.
  • Reviews and interprets production reports related to open orders and daily schedule. Adjusts schedules as needed. Reviews needs and findings availability for daily schedule variances and future needs.
  • Communicates with, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Customer Service and all other departments to exchange pertinent information. Sends/answers communications in a timely manner
  • Follows through with operations to properly execute PPAP’s and shipper events and ensures compliance and timely execution.
  • Regularly monitors and reports on progress to plan. Proactively addresses problems & recommends and initiates corrective actions.
  • Reviews master schedule with Process Manager(s)s and supervisors on a daily basis.
  • Communicates and interacts effectively with department employees, Plant Manager, support services and all levels of management to ensure smooth operation of the process.

 

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following pages describe the skills and requirements needed for the position of Materials Manager.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Completes production planning based on forecasting, customer demand and production constraints via excel based system and/Plex systems.
  • Reviews and interprets production reports related to open orders and daily schedule. Adjusts schedules as needed. Reviews needs and findings availability for daily schedule variances and future needs.
  • Communicates with, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Customer Service and all other departments to exchange pertinent information. Sends/answers communications in a timely manner
  • Follows through with operations to properly execute PPAP’s and shipper events and ensures compliance and timely execution.
  • Regularly monitors and reports on progress to plan. Proactively addresses problems & recommends and initiates corrective actions.
  • Reviews master schedule with Process Manager(s)s and supervisors on a daily basis.
  • Communicates and interacts effectively with department employees, Plant Manager, support services and all levels of management to ensure smooth operation of the process.

 

 

EDUCATION:

 

  • Bachelors required or Associates Degree and 3-4 years’ experience in similar or related field
  • APICS certification is preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment required

 
  • Well-versed with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control
  • Proficient in use of MS Excel and Access.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal