Job description

SUMMARY-Production Planner individual coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between work centers, capacity, and priority planning and re-planning. Coordinate and procures inventory items based on inventory levels and parts usage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Examine documents, materials, and products, and monitor work processes, in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss changes.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, and engineering.

• Selects supplier based on optimum quality, delivery, and cost criteria.
• Maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials, and customer information to complete status reports.
• Utilizes MRP system to maintain shop floor reporting and accurate records.
• Supports management with the Departmental Action Plans to achieve the Company's and Department’s long-term goals and objectives.
• Commitment to communication, coordination, and integration with other sales, planning, purchasing, and production.
• Recommends corrective actions and confirms the full cycle of problem solving and prevention.

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the workflows and procedures. Planning and master scheduling, production control, and knowledge of continuous improvement.
• Technical Skills – Understands and has a working knowledge of the manufacturing production control and planning process, procedures and function; uses and understands basic computer entry and processing skills.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field are strongly preferred.

• Minimum 3 years working experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 1-2 years of Expeditor or Production Planning I direct experience preferred in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• APICS Basics certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,642.70 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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