Cleaver Brooks is looking for a Production Control Coordinator to join our team in Lincoln, NE. The Production Control Coordinator is responsible for working with the manufacturing manager to execute the sequence in which jobs are scheduled to be run per the master schedule.  The sequence will consider such factors as combined set‑ups, tooling availability, and work center loads. Must exercise judgement in reconciling day‑to‑day conflicts between plant efficiency, utilization, and customer service; communicate anticipated delays to the Master Scheduler and Production Control Dispatchers; monitor schedule capacity reports and input/output reports to ensure continued availability of work in‑process. Overall responsibility for making all jobs workable regarding parts/material, engineering, tooling, etc.

Any salary estimation specified in this job board may or may not be aligned with our organization’s pay philosophy. Apply to connect with a Talent Acquisition Partner who can provide you more details!

Job Location: Lincoln, NE

Essential functions:

Responsible for keeping valid due dates and priorities per Master Schedule. Once job orders are released, responsible for dispatching them to Manufacturing. May only dispatch orders with either no part shortages or ensure shortages are filled prior to production operation beginning on missing material. Ob­jective is not to delay production due to material shortage. Responsible for reviewing all material requirements and ensuring delivery to the correct work center. Responsible for preventing problems and keeping jobs running smoothly on the shop floor. Coordinate the priority plans of the Master Schedule with Manufacturing via the Capacity Planning Tool. Review the computer‑generated Capacity Plan as necessary to reconcile capacity shortfalls or conflicts by building a contingency plan. Monitor MRP requirements and take necessary steps to keep priority plans on schedule. Update the Master Scheduler regarding problems that could adversely affect the Master Schedule. Coordinate with purchasing on parts deliveries. Communicate with manufacturing need dates to feed back this information as required to manufacturing personnel. Attend part shortage meetings and determine what action is required. Disperse this information with the action required to appropriate personnel to resolve the problem. Demonstrates enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established policies to achieve overall objectives of this position. Apply intellect, creativity, adaptability, judgment, and management skills to achieve required results. Ensure duties and company projects are accomplished in an efficient and cost effective manner. Support peers and management with internal and external projects. Adhere to company policies. All other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma plus AAS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred, or 2 years’ related experience in lieu of degree.

Experience: 

Two years’ experience in production / inventory control and manufacturing operations, with one year as Expediter or Production Control Clerk/Planner preferred. Experience with MRP/ERP software to maintain accurate information on the Job Order Report and Capacity Planning Report needed. Excellent Excel and Microsoft software experience required.

Physical Skill & Effort: 

Requires highly skilled, precise, complicated, and/or difficult manual skill. Work involves fairly light and simple types of physical exertion.

Working Conditions and Hazards:

Normal plant, shop, field or office conditions. From time to time, slightly disagreeable features.  Negligible or no exposure. Must be able to access all areas of the plant both inside and outside.  Will be exposed to noise, dust, dirt and welding fumes.

Must be able and willing to work with and properly use all necessary and/or required personal protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.

Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability Cash matching 401(k) plan Employee assistance program (EAP) Pet insurance Employee discount program Tuition assistance Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks:

Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network’s ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver-Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.