Production Scheduling System

Production Scheduling

Understanding and accessing the production schedule.

Accessing the Schedule

Digital Displays:

• Monitors at each production line
• Updates in real-time
• Shows current and next jobs
• Color-coded by priority

Web Portal:

1. Navigate to production.company.com
2. Log in with employee credentials
3. Select your work center
4. View current week schedule
5. Download or print if needed

Mobile App:

• Download FactoryFlow app
• View schedule on phone/tablet
• Receive schedule change notifications
• Clock in/out of jobs

Schedule Information

Each job listing shows:

• Work order number
• Part number and description
• Quantity required
• Due date and time
• Priority level
• Setup time estimate
• Run time estimate
• Special instructions
• Customer name (if applicable)

Priority Levels

RUSH (Red):

• Highest priority
• Due within 24 hours
• Customer waiting
• Requires supervisor approval to delay

HOT (Orange):

• High priority
• Due within 2-3 days
• Key customer or program
• Minimize delays

STANDARD (Green):

• Normal priority
• Scheduled due date
• Follow sequence

FILLER (Blue):

• Run when time available
• Stock replenishment
• No firm due date
• Fill schedule gaps

Schedule Changes

Schedules may change due to:

• Customer request changes
• Material availability
• Equipment breakdowns
• Quality holds
• Rush orders
• Resource availability

Notification Methods:

• Email alerts
• Display board updates
• Supervisor communication
• App push notifications
• Daily production meeting

Job Setup

Before starting a job:

1. Verify work order details
2. Review drawing and specifications
3. Gather required tools and fixtures
4. Check material availability
5. Confirm program loaded (CNC)
6. Complete setup checklist
7. Run first article inspection
8. Clock into job in system

Clocking Jobs

Accurate time tracking:

1. Clock In:
   • Select work order
   • Choose operation
   • Record setup start
2. Track Time:
   • Timer runs automatically
   • Pause for breaks
   • Log downtime separately
3. Report Quantity:
   • Enter good parts produced
   • Record scrap with reason code
4. Clock Out:
   • Job complete
   • System calculates efficiency
   • Move to next job

Downtime Reporting

When production stops:

• Pause job timer
• Select downtime reason:
  • No material
  • Equipment breakdown
  • Waiting for quality
  • Tool change
  • Waiting for setup
  • No operator
  • Other (explain)
• Resume when resolved
• Supervisor reviews daily

Material Shortages

If material not available:

1. Check material staging area
2. Verify work order in system
3. Contact material handler
4. Notify supervisor immediately
5. Select next available job
6. Do not sit idle waiting

Overtime and Weekend Work

Scheduling extra hours:

• Planned overtime posted by Wednesday
• Voluntary unless specified
• Critical jobs may require mandatory OT
• Weekend schedules posted Thursday
• Sign up sheet at supervisor desk

Production Meetings

Daily coordination:

• Time: 7:00 AM each day
• Duration: 15 minutes
• Attendees: Supervisors, leads, planners
• Topics:
  • Previous day performance
  • Today's priorities
  • Resource allocation
  • Issues and resolutions

Efficiency Tracking

Performance metrics:

• Standard hours vs actual
• On-time delivery percentage
• First pass yield
• Individual and team goals
• Monthly bonus potential
• Displayed on department boards

Schedule Questions

Who to contact:

• Job sequence: Production supervisor
• Material issues: Materials coordinator
• Quality holds: Quality engineer
• Due date changes: Production planner
• System access: IT help desk