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Production Planner

Castle Rock, CO

REPORTS TO: Supply Chain Manager
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain
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Position Summary

Plan, schedule and coordinate the flow of material through the production process. Provide timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to maintain optimum stocking levels for make-to-stock and meet delivery dates for make-to-order items. Collaborates closely with various departments including distribution, sales, and leadership team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Essential
  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for multiple production lines based on historic demand, make-to-order demand, sales promotions, and new product launches.
  • Coordinate daily with Production Manager to resolve scheduling and capacity problems.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing as needed on material shortages.
  • Communicate with Sales and Customer Service on status of orders or projects.
  • Maintain the production control module database and track work orders through the production process.
  • Provide lead times for sales/customer service team members for make-to-order items.
  • Prepare status and performance reports.
  • Bill of Material Maintenance
  • Find substitute products in-house
  • Create and close work orders
  • Fill in for Production Manager as needed

 

Marginal

  • Assist with time studies and adjust work center labor times.
  • Other duties or projects as assigned.

 

EQUIPMENT:       Personal Computer

 

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

  • Detailed knowledge of bill of material and routings
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Experience with production processes and process improvement methodology
  • Experience with inventory control
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Good math skills
  • Capacity planning experience is preferred

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to assimilate information and make decisions based on research.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with team members.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
  • Ability to prepare reports and other documents in a neat and legible manner.
  • Customer and team oriented
  • Effective oral, written and telephone communication skills.
  • Detail oriented
  • Handles difficult situations with diplomacy.

 

EDUCATION:

  • Associates Degree in Business or related field, 5 years related work experience or suitable combination of both

 Pay Range $47,000 - $52,000 DOE

 

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