Production Planner

As a Production Planner you will ensure that goods manufactured are produced on time, in a cost-effective way that meets quality and safety specifications and are ready to distribute to customers in a timely fashion. Working cross functionally, this position will work towards improving production and distribution processes while ensuring the production and distribution of products runs smoothly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaises with the sales division to determine customer requirements. • Determines time to completion for orders and develops production schedule detailing all tasks and when each needs to be completed to meet predicted completion date. • Liaises with operations, supply chain, and maintenance to ensure workers, materials, and machinery will be available when required. • Monitor’s project progress to ensure the schedule is being followed. • Troubleshoots problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions. • Organizes project paperwork, including purchase orders, and maintains all production records. • Monitor’s production and raw material costs. • Collects and assesses data about production performance (i.e. downtime, change over timing). • Prepares production process reports and identifies areas to improve efficiency. • Monitors and adjusts past due volume daily. • Determines inventory needs. • Track and resolve inventory issues. • Track and report stock levels, lead times, issues. • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Experience working in MS Office, MetalWare, and SAP. • Superior problem-solving skills. • Effective communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs. • Strong math and statistics knowledge. • Knowledge of supply chain and distribution management. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes. • Knowledge of SAP or other inventory/supply chain management software.

Competencies:

• Teamwork o Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions. • Managing Change o Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions. • Continuous Improvement o Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role. • Customer Focus o Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind. • Continuous Learning o Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback. • Drive for Results o Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken. • Strategic Thinking o Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom. • Leading People o Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently. • Developing People o Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Further education preferred. • Four to ten years of related experience in sales, customer service, or production.

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Office Environment • Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Travel Requirement:

• No travel is required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• SAP: 3 years (Preferred)
• Sales, Customer Service or Production: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,000 - $72,000