Production Planner

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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITES :

The Production Planner will plan and schedule production orders for the department. The Production Planner will perform a variety of duties related to managing production work orders, supporting Customer Service with shipment commitments, pro-active communication to Customer Service on potential shipment delays and ensuring order completion for specific customer orders and make-to-stock items.

This position will work closely with other functions including : Production, Customer Service and Purchasing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Verifying shipment date of customer’s orders based on lead times and production schedule and notification of any deviation to that commitment.

Reviewing material shortages and planning / scheduling customer orders with engineering, purchasing and production teams.

Collaborates with Customer Service to prioritize production builds or shipments when necessary.

Managing MRP messages.

Reviewing auto-released work orders (i.e., Defer, Cancels ) and taking the appropriate action.

Work Order Management, including cancelations, printing, all fields (including codes for releasing late), stat codes, create / print virtual.

Supporting other Production Planners on the team, including coverage due to absences.

Running Planning / Schedule Reports.

Works with other departments including Engineering, Product Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing and Stockroom personnel to coordinate Customer shipments.

Instrumental in increasing department / company efficiencies by participating in continuous improvement activities.

Maintains technical competence through attendance of training programs and reading current articles and company correspondence.

Maintains up-to-date documentation of processes related to job duties as applicable.

All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement

Demonstrated ability to make sound independent decisions

Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve problems proactively

Excellent time management skills

Excellent organization skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Must have the ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and all levels of corporate and company personnel.

Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to : Word, Excel and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in supply chain management, business management or other related field preferred

High school diploma or equivalent and minimum experience of 3 years as a planner in manufacturing required

Experience with using an ERP System in the planning function, JDE knowledge a plus

APICs Certification Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.

Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.

Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

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