Production Planner

Job Summary:

The Production Planner plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacturing of industrial or commercial products. Additionally, he/she provides inventory support to multiple departments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, and maintains the flow of both materials and assemblies between work centers.
• Creates the job package and maintains all work orders individually by job number
• Prints and releases Tyvec labels for field boxes and coordinates the pre-printed data packages.
• Generates status of work order exceptions using matched receipts and shop floor feedback.
• Directs the handling of material regarding receiving errors, physical counts, location errors, and bin restocking issues.
• Manages and resolves inventory adjustments and history
• Addresses permanent routing corrections and works with manufacturing engineers to maintain accuracy.
• Handles scrap, rework, and repairs and expedites replacement parts when needed.
• Coordinates with Supervisors to provide kits for live parts and items that are not floor-stocked
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• 1-3 years of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent job experience
• 2-5 years of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year of experience of  management experience