Planner

Overview

As the Planner, you will support the daily manufacturing operations, including tracking and reporting on production schedules and key performance metrics.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

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