What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Systems Control?
Overview:
As the Planner, you will support the daily manufacturing operations, including tracking and reporting on production schedules and key performance metrics.
Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Logistics, Materials Management, Manufacturing or related field is preferred.
- Three to five years experience in planning or production control in a manufacturing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to think critically and use data to make sound decisions
- Track record of influencing others and working together to achieve common goals
- Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to find root cause
- Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project
- Strong understanding/knowledge of Primavera/P6 software or ability to be trained in on scheduling software
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
- Remote work flexibility is an option but onsite presence for understanding of current state production is required
- Develop & maintain all project schedules to meet our customer requirements
- Manage the level loading of our production schedules to reduce waste and improve resource utilization
- Update production planning boards daily to ensure current information is available to all team members
- Prepare and clearly communicate key customer and internal project milestones
- Coordinate and interface with production, purchasing, materials and engineering project teams to ensure schedules are being met
- Issue and meter all jobs being released to the factory with a goal to minimize WIP, maximize throughput, meet cadence goals & ensure proper workload to satisfy current demand
- Create, maintain & monitor metrics for on-time delivery, internal cadence and current production workload.
- Capture and calculate capacities vs. workloads to assist in utilization of resources
- Assist in resolving material problems to support start dates
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