This position requires strong organizational and communication skills to identify and mitigate risk in the planning of manufacturing project schedules. Coordination with project management, engineering, purchasing, operations, quality, and sales is required to develop manufacturing timelines for all new orders to maintain workload balance and achievable manufacturing schedules. The Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist steers all projects through the organization by communicating priorities to each department as well as by adjusting and rescheduling projects when necessary.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCreates and enters schedules into ERP/MRP system. While maximizing Delkor's operations efficiency (Engineering through Checkout), utilizes current schedule to manage overall production flow and propose changes as neededWorks with each department to help anticipate, identify, and address potential deviations from timelineMonitors overall schedule progress to ensure milestones are being met. If dates or key milestones are missed, collaborates with Project Management to determine new plan of actionLeads production scheduling meetings with the Operations team to discuss shortages, upcoming capacity issues, and previous week's schedule attainment.Estimates lead times for Applications Engineering and Sales for custom machine and expedite requestsTracks KPIs such as milestone on-time delivery, complete project on-time delivery, hours planned vs. actual required by functional groups within a +/- 2% variance target, and schedule attainmentMakes recommendations and participates in process improvement activities to help improve operational efficiencies.Determine schedule changes based on unplanned eventsECNsPart shortagesMissing customer informationWorks with the procurement group to help identify opportunities for cost savings, prioritize expedite requests, identify need for rescheduling or shifting of assembly priorities.Assists with the development and implementation of new processes.Implements critical chain project management and lean principles in the scheduling process.Other duties as assigned.JOB SPECIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Business Management, or equivalent education and experience.Three plus years production/manufacturing/material planning experience or equivalent.Two years planning/scheduling experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment involving engineered to order business, is preferred.Working knowledge of production, warehouse, and procurement processes used in manufacturing.Able to push for definitive answers when needed and hold others accountable for their portion of the project schedule.Ownership of the schedule, planning, monitoring, and pre-purchase order planning as necessary.Excellent time management and organizational skills; coordinate complex projects, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Establish and maintain productive relationships internally.Work independently or as a team player in a team environment.Possess an eye for detail and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Professional phone and in-person presence, good listening skills and excellent grammar.PC knowledge/experience and the ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities.Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks and projects.Proven analytical problem solver, with the ability to streamline processes and integrate / analyze data from various sources, using business sense and technical skills to develop practical project management solutions for clients.Physical RequirementsSit at a desk or in meetings for extended periods of time that often include extensive time on a computer.Stand and walk for a portion of the day to interact with other employees.Ability to judge distances and space relationships to successfully complete detailed activities to fine tolerances, including reading spreadsheets and other documents.Possess arm and hand mobility and strength to lift, hold, reach, carry, push and pull packages, supplies, and other items used by HR.Lift 10-30 pounds occasionally.Work EnvironmentApproximately eighty-five percent (85%) of the job duties are performed in an office setting, carrying out detail work sitting at a desk and working on the computer, or working at an office table.Approximately fifteen percent (15%) of the job duties are performed throughout the facility with exposure to tools, dirt, dust, chemicals, metals and plastics, varying temperatures, construction noises and odors from production processes. Exposure to moving equipment, parts of equipment, tools and vehicles will also occur.Tools and EquipmentUse general office equipment such as computer, printer, telephone, copier, email, calculator and other such equipment.Delkor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.