Production Planner
Job Category : Supply Chain / Logistics
Requisition Number : PRODU005757
Location : Torrington, CT 06790, USA
Description
Principal Responsibilities
- Ensures proper production control planning and scheduling to meet forecasts and production schedule.
- Responsible for overseeing product in process, ensuring an accurate priority through the factory from start to finished goods and / or shipping.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate WIP value through our processes by identifying, resolving, and preventing inaccuracies.
- Communicate with product management on important customer needs :
Develop in depth time lines and execute plans of recovery.
Understanding critical customer needs and reacting quickly.Support customer service by providing delivery dates and expected recovery dates on customer orders.Responsible for signaling the release of product to manufacturing.Communicate to management regarding work centers and areas of concern both internally and externally.Ensures the latest drawing revisions are used in the manufacturing process.Reconciling planned work orders in MRP system.Perform system transactions as needed.Qualifications
1 year of experience in purchasing and / or inventory control in a manufacturing environment or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer skills Excel, Access a plus, General computer knowledgeOrganization and follow upGeneral understanding of MRP and manufacturing processesCommunicate effectively, orally and in writingFlexibility to alter tasksAbility to self-prioritize in a consistently changing production environmentBilingual ability a plus, not requiredEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.