Assistant Production Planner

SUMMARY

Assists Production Planner functions (scheduling, forecasting) to ensure the customer’s requirements are met, inventory is maintained at optimal levels and the flow of components and finished product is maximized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Accurately schedule daily and weekly sub-recipes and finished goods production based on customer orders and forecasts. Perform capacity studies for long-term demand versus plant capability.

· Review finished goods for customer order shortages and notify customer service, production and logistics as appropriate

· Manage the production schedule to daily, weekly, and monthly requirements so that production and purchasing have the appropriate information to produce and purchase from

· Manage process to maintain ERP system (X3) BOM and planning data, including routings, waste %’s, work centers/work groups

· Work with purchasing to insure stable component supply versus forecasted finished goods

· Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school degree or equivalent; or 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

· Ability to communicate with internal clients by email, phone and fax

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Good computer skills; ERP, MRP, X3 p

· Ability to work well with others in a team environment

· Ability to handle multi tasks concurrently

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Ability to use inventory and other computer programs, including keyboarding is required. The associate must be able to move around warehouse site in order to inspect and observe for proper operations. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, and crouch. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to extreme cold (non weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnsville, MN 55337: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location