Production Planner

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