Production Planner
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- 240000I6 Requisition #
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. Participate in continuous improvement activities within a team environment. Support the development and implementation of production and supply chain programs.
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.
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