Production planner

Position / Title : Production Planner

Grade : 70

Status : Full-Time

Hourly / Salaried : Salaried

Reports To : Production Supervisor

Position Purpose :

Assist production planner in managing production schedules for the facility to achieve internal and external customer requirements.

Essential Functions :

• Supports production scheduler in creating work schedules for various processes to achieve and maintain customer service objectives and on time delivery.
• Reviews MRP daily and adjusts schedules as needed to support production requirements in key areas.
• Assists in monitoring and managing inventory levels of WIP components to achieve plant goals.
• Monitors production of parts to ensure adherence to schedules.
• Performs cycle counts to validate accuracy of production reporting.
• Communicates effectively with Customer Service, Marketing, Materials, and Manufacturing personnel.
• Works with production personnel to implement, maintain, or improve kanban and other scheduling systems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

Associate's degree in business or related field highly preferred.

Knowledge of MRP and MRPII required.

Manufacturing production scheduling experience required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of ERP Software
• Experience in the use of capacity planning systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to adapt to continuous improvement and changing environments.
• Knowledge of KANBAN, ISO / TS / IATF 16949 and JIT concepts and techniques preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Particularly Excel)
• APICS Certification preferred (CPIM, CPM or CIRM)
• Understanding lean manufacturing principles and KANBAN, KAIZEN techniques
• Knowledge of cycle counting and good manufacturing practices
• Works well under pressure
• Organized with strong follow-up skills
• Hands-on, systematic individual with strong analytical skills
• Professionalism and integrity to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization
• Results oriented with a keen sense of personal responsibility

Additional Information

• Requisition ID : 240000I6

Last updated : 2024-05-11