| Department: Production | Location: Falls Fabricating Little Falls |
| Grade: | Reports to: |
| Status: | Effective Date: 4/28/26 |
| Prepared by: | Approved by: |
Essential Duties
Develop and maintain production schedule for all areas
Measure and report on capacity and workload by production area
Develop daily & weekly production schedules for all departments including detailed Plan of the Day
Prioritize jobs based on due dates, material availability, & shop capacity
Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials are available on time
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays & bottlenecks
Communicate schedule changes and priorities to supervisors & shop personnel
Collaborate with engineering & sales on job feasibility & routing improvements
Track overview of sales, over dues, and backlog daily
Monitor production needs to produce product on time (tools, raw material, hardware, machine capacity, outside process support, sales support, etc).
Anticipate barriers to on-time shipment and take action to remove the barriers. Look out at least 60 days to identify problems. Project the need for contract manufacturing or overtime
Keep the ERP system updated with correct information as appropriate
Collaborate with Operations and Sales on issues that delay schedules
Primary source of schedule information for Sales and Customer Service
Provide feedback for rush requests and move up requests
Cross train to provide support when needed for Production Control Department
Drive scheduling continual improvements to improve flow and throughput
Responsibilities
Primary subject matter expert on scheduling functions of ERP
Develop, manage, and maintain production schedule through entire production process
Basic understanding of the Quality Management System
Primary source of production schedule information
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Authority
Education and/or Experience
Must have a strong understanding of everything Production needs to produce product on time (tools, raw material, hardware, machine capacity, outside processes, etc.)
Understanding of fabrication processes: Laser cutting, Forming, Welding, etc.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a high-mix environment
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to interpret complex scheduling data
Position requires attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to manage complex schedules under tight deadlines
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication skills to coordinate with teams, convey information and resolve scheduling conflicts
Other required or recommended knowledge, skills or abilities:
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
ERP System Experience
Scheduling System Experience
APICs Certification
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Combination of office & shop floor environment
Frequent interaction with production staff, supervisors, & sales
Fast-paced setting with changing priorities & tight deadlines
Mobility within the work facility
Will perform repetitive movement with hands when typing
Communicating with others both verbally and written
The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Falls Fabricating LLC reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.