Production Planner II

Job Title

Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders | Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating | Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports

Impact of the Role

Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities

Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers

Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline

Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations

Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Performs tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, materials lists, and production plans.

Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.

Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.

Prepares work orders.

Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience : Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & / or Experience

Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience : Bachelor's Degree

Discipline / Major : Business Administration / Supply Chain Management

Knowledge, skills & abilities : Forecasting. Inventory Management. Maintenance Planning. Materials Management. Process Optimization. Production Scheduling. Resource Planning. Supplier Management. Workflow Optimization. Performance Metrics. Order Tracking. Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software. ERP Systems. Workforce Management Software.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential.

Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and / or operate machinery.

This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.