Production SchedulerMaterials Planner
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Job Location:
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Production Scheduler/Materials Planner Full-Time In-Office Ann Arbor MI
Are you a detail-oriented planner who thrives in a fast-paced production environment As a Production Scheduler/Materials Planner at Shar Music youll coordinate production schedules manage materials and inventory and support quality and safety standards to ensure our instruments are produced efficiently and delivered on time.
For over 60 years Shar Music has supported musicians educators and orchestras with high-quality string instruments and service. Join us and help continue that tradition while growing your own youre passionate about helping customers enjoy strategic prospecting and are motivated by uncapped earning potential we want to hear from you.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing workflow and resource utilization.
- Materials Planning: Monitor inventory levels forecast material needs and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
- Inventory Management: Oversee production inventory flow including raw materials work-in-progress and finished instruments to ensure accuracy and availability.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of production schedules inventory levels and materials usage; generate reports for management review and ensure all timesheets and related documentation are properly stored in compliance with legal recordkeeping requirements.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure all production and material handling activities comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Quality Assurance and Issue Resolution: Assist with thorough inspections of unfinished instruments upon receipt before production and after setup to ensure all components meet quality safety and workmanship standards. Identify and communicate any inventory or production issues and support corrective action plans to resolve operational challenges.
- Production Preparation: Prepares materials for daily instrument production runs by gathering strings printing and organizing paperwork for each technician and working alongside IPC staff to pull and stage instruments on racks for the production team to setup and assemble.
- Resource Coordination and Process Documentation: Coordinate with departments to ensure materials and resources are available to meet customer delivery deadlines while developing and maintaining clear process documentation for inspections scheduling instrument returns and repair scheduling to support consistent and efficient operations.
- Ability to work varied hours.
- Regular and routine onsite attendance required.
- Other duties as assigned.
You Might be a Great Fit if You:
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- You are passionate about building and maintaining spreadsheets.
- Highly self-motivated goal-oriented and driven to succeed.
- Organized and efficient with excellent follow-through.
- Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Creative in how you approach challenges and opportunities.
- Passionate about music education or the arts (a plus).
Desired Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates degree in Operations Management Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience required.
- 2 years of experience in production scheduling materials planning or manufacturing operations preferably in a musical instrument or similar manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in inventory management forecasting and production planning principles.
- Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel Outlook Word) required.
- Familiarity with the music industry or musical instruments is a strong advantage.
Benefits Available for Full-Time Team Members:
- 401(k) with matching
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Generous paid time off
- Employee discount program
- Pet insurance
To learn more about Shar Music and our Company Culture check out our socials:
Shar Music is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or sexual orientation.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kanban
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- FDA Regulations
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ISO 13485
- Production Planning
- ERP Systems
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
Violins, violas, cellos, violin strings, violin bows, violin cases, viola strings, viola bows, viola cases, cello strings, cello bows, cello bags and cases, double basses, bass strings, sheet music for violin, sheet music for viola, sheet music for cello, sheet music for string quarte ... View more
