Production Planner

Are you an individual looking to flourish as a supply
** Production Planner
** in our Decatur, IL facility. Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people on a daily basis.  Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a
** Production Planner
** you would be responsible for the daily management of the backlog to ensure schedule attainment to meet customer due dates and proactively provide timely feedback to customer service, all while earning a competitive base salary and full benefit offerings for a well-rounded total package for the right individual. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.
* Proactive, timely feedback to Customer Service
* Daily management of backlog
* Planning parameter maintenance in ERP system
* Monitor schedule attainment and adherence metrics, and check & adjust process on customer due dates
* Monitor material transactions and maintain the accuracy of production and inventory records in JDE
* Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which no routine solutions exist
* Demonstrate close understanding and practical knowledge of the company’s manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities
* Develop materials storage and delivery processes supportive of manufacturing operations
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Work effectively in a team. Knowing role on team, based on project/task
* Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence
* Demonstrated analytical mindset
* Have ability to follow and challenge Standard Work processes on a daily basis
* Ability to adapt to system/technology changes as well as use of current systems
* Familiar with the basic tool set used for PFEP
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability identify road blocks in material/information flow and manage exceptions
* Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
* Ability to blend multiple sources of data to formulate opinions and recommendations
* 2+ years Supply Chain experience
* Bachelors’ Degree, business, supply chain, logistics, or engineering or equitant education and experience
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