Job Description

Company Description

H-P Products Engineered Tube Bends is a specialized provider in tube bending and fabrication, featuring expertise in bending, end forming, welding, and laser tube cutting. The company offers a variety of essential products, including standard elbows, bends, tubing, and installation accessories. With a commitment to quality, consistency, and customizability, H-P Products has been serving its customers with innovative solutions since 1948.

Job Title: Production Scheduler Velocity Scheduling System (Bend and Non-Bend)

Department: Operations

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: H-P Products Inc.

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules across both bend and non-bend areas using the Velocity Scheduling System (VSS) . This role ensures efficient flow through all manufacturing processes by visually managing workflow, balancing workloads, and maintaining buffer control for bend operations.

The Scheduler plays a key role in supporting production efficiency, maximizing throughput, and achieving on-time delivery while communicating closely with all departments to maintain visibility and control over shop priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Scheduling and Workflow Management

• Develop, maintain, and update visual schedules for bend and non-bend operations using Velocity Scheduling principles.
• Manage the bend buffer to regulate work release, ensuring flow stability and preventing production bottlenecks.
• Sequence and prioritize jobs based on due dates, material availability, and shop capacity.
• Track and monitor work-in-process (WIP) to ensure timely progression of jobs through all departments.
• Coordinate with leads and supervisors to balance workloads and ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Adjust schedules proactively in response to changing priorities, materials, or customer needs.

2. Communication and Coordination

• Serve as the primary scheduling liaison between Production, Sales, Engineering, and Purchasing .
• Lead or participate in daily and weekly Velocity Scheduling System meetings , providing updates on flow, constraints, and buffer status.
• Communicate schedule updates and production adjustments promptly to all affected departments.
• Collaborate closely with bend operators, fabrication leads, and assembly teams to maintain synchronization between processes.

3. Data Tracking and Performance Monitoring

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) , including on-time delivery, throughput, buffer health, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain accuracy of schedule data in ERP/MRP systems and ensure visibility through the Velocity Scheduling Board .
• Identify trends, delays, or process constraints and recommend adjustments for continuous flow improvement.
• Support the Production Manager in analyzing capacity and planning for upcoming workloads.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Use VSS tools to identify and eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Work with team leads to evaluate and adjust buffer sizes for optimal flow.
• Participate in lean and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scheduling efficiency and visibility.
• Promote a culture of proactive problem solving and visual management across departments.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum production planning, or coordination experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment .
• Experience in tube bending, metal fabrication, or assembly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Velocity Scheduling System , Theory of Constraints (TOC), or Lean Manufacturing principles strongly desired.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be able to make decisions when no one is around
• Must take total ownership of the scheduling life cycle
• Start all jobs to ensure success
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and visual management tools.
• Understanding manufacturing workflows, including bending, welding, fabrication, and finishing processes.

Performance Metrics:

• On-time delivery rate (bend and non-bend).
• Throughput improvement and average lead time reduction.
• Buffer health and WIP control.
• Schedule accuracy and responsiveness to change.
• Communication effectiveness across departments.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
• Regular interaction with production teams, leads, and support departments.
• Participation in daily and weekly VSS meetings.

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