Material scheduler vs production controller

Differences between material scheduler and production controller duties and responsibilities

Material scheduler example responsibilities.

• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management, policies and procedures and manage ISO documents and improvements.
• Negotiate with logistics and customs agencies to expedite parts from overseas sources.
• Coordinate normal logistics routings and arrange emergency shipments when necessary.
• Coordinate and incorporate into the IMS any engineering design refinements or rework efforts incur during product development.
• Develop manufacturing procedures in accordance with ISO standards.
• Assist with implementation and troubleshooting of BAAN production scheduling system.

Production controller example responsibilities.

• Manage multiple windows to access accurate inventory, P.O numbers and job numbers.
• Schedule production and manage inventory of raw materials and finish products using the MRP inventory control system.
• Manage production order releases base on space, capacity, man power and indenture BOM build schemes.
• Provide management with visibility of material shortages, backlogs, manage WIP variances and other potential schedule conflicts.
• Manage warehouse and shipping departments, responsible for outsourcing secondary machining of materials, purchasing MRO supplies and logistics.
• Flight line expediter ensures maintenance accomplishment and sortie production by managing, controlling and directing allocate resources and personnel.
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