Production Planner

Job Description:

The Production Planner will be responsible for managing the weekly and monthly production planning cycles to meet customer deliveries and maximize throughput in the production facilities. The Production Planner will be actively involved with sales, project management, and other teams at the headquarter office to establish and maintain backlog capacities.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Teamwork – working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. This includes encouraging and building mutual trust among team members to ensure alignment on safety processes and initiatives.
• Communication Skills – The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information frequently and consistently so that others will understand, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to express thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing to effectively communicate key information.
• Builds Customer Relationships – The ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, both internal and external, that assist in "taking care” of their needs.
• Coordinating Information – The ability to coordinate multiple pieces of information to successfully meet the needs of our customers and teammates.
• Logistics Knowledge – Understands the process of planning and executing the efficient transportation and storage of goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The goal of logistics is to meet customer requirements in a timely, cost- effective manner.
• Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision Making – The ability to creatively reduce shipping costs, improve processes, manage the challenging aspects of driver shortages and shipping constraints, and handle the pressures of tough deadlines while remaining calm.
• Time Management – Has the ability to prioritize, delegate as needed, make tough decisions, set appropriate goals for the team, the ability to solve problems, think strategically, and manage a daily and weekly schedule.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years' experience as a production planner
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, etc. for manufacturing and distribution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with an ERP system
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferences:

• Project management experience
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers
• Excellent communication skills
• College education or certification(s)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Production design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)
• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Production planning: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person