What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Quaker Houghton?
About Us
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry.
We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy.
Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
SUMMARY :
Plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacture of commercial products.
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
- Responsible for ordering raw material to meet production requirements.
- Analyzes raw material usage and maintains stock to meet demands.
- Draws up master schedule for production to meet shipping dates.
- Analyzes production requirements, plant capacity data and performs required calculations to determine best use of production equipment and manpower.
Plans and schedules workflow.
- Partners with plant management team to arrange release of equipment and personnel as needed. Partners with supervisors to determine status of production schedule, and make needed adjustments
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen demands or conditions.
- Works with lab and other Quaker associates to identify opportunities to reduce problem inventory
- Compile, store, and retrieve production data; produce reports for position customers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / EHS RESPONSIBILITIES :
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles;
toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock, slippery surfaces.
Must be able to don and wear Personal Protective equipment as required by work environment. Must be able to traverse uneven and oily surfaces in production area.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS / COMPETENCIES :
Key Education or Certification Required
High School or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B.S.) in related discipline preferred.
Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience
2-4 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Must have some knowledge of plant resources, manufacturing capabilities and production requirements in order to obtain optimum utilization, and safe operation
- Experience with enterprise resource management software (JDE) highly preferred.
- Excellent prioritization skills
