Scheduler

• •Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• •Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• •Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• •Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• •Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• •Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• •Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between TBA per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Our Scheduler opportunity is a unique role that will allow you to learn more about GEA Nutrition Plant Engineering Technology and be a part of a new phase in our mission of delivering exceptional Technology to our customers.

Are you interested in learning about how the manufacturing business runs? Do you like reviewing and making decisions through data? Would you like to support the operation of a Metal Fabrication Production shop? Or do you possess current Scheduler skills but would like to expand your knowledge and take on a new challenge?

Whether you are a recent graduate or tenured professional, we would like to hear about your interest in joining GEA!

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Create and maintain production, work, and shipment schedules.

Maintain production capacity schedule and forecast

Prioritize work orders to ensure an optimization of resources

Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates.

Assist in solving production problems.

Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies.

Provide additional information as requested from Manufacturing and Project Managers.

Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.

Works with supply chain for timely delivery of materials to the shop floor.

Develop and achieve department/company goal and controls.

Actively identify and drive areas of cost reduction, processes, quality and productivity improvements (lean initiatives)

Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to the planned production schedule.

Evaluate staffing needs to accommodate current and future production workflows.

Create and implement new tracking measures to improve workflows and efficiencies.

Participate and support Production excellence data gathering and input into global systems for reporting

Leads daily status update meetings to the workshop team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to work cross functionally with other leaders in the department to meet customer needs

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Basic understanding in Lean and continuous improvement tools and processes and ability to lead these types of processes/projects is a must

Self-Motivated and high ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to understand and contribute to strategic goals for the department

• •Other duties as assigned.
• •Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or other related field or High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 plus years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production planning
• •Minimum 3 years' experience in Manufacturing/Production Planning or Minimum 3 years' experience in use of an ERP system
• •Experience working in a job shop or engineer to order manufacturing setting is highly desired

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

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Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted, and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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