2nd Shift Production Material Planner

Description

The Production Material Planner is responsible to ensure the production floor has all materials required for production, readily available and staged for production. The position needs to work closely with the material handler(s) to deliver goods from the warehouse to the production floor in a timely manner.

• Responsible for working with production supervisor/lead(s) to ensure each cell location is sufficiently stocked with materials, to ensure production can flow smoothly and efficiently.
• Assist with “Ship Loose” item to ensure they are accounted for and stored appropriately.
• Maintain Point of Use areas, ensure they are cleaned, organized, and communicate with Material Handler(s) if stock is low or additional quantity will be needed for upcoming jobs.
• Proactively deliver / stage, insulation, siding kits, and tube frame to the floor. Work with material handlers to ensure accurate inventory tracking is maintained.
• Stock each cell location with conduit, strut, cable tray and rolling carts to ensure production teams do not run short.
• Attend weekly production schedule to keep up on upcoming jobs. Stay ahead of production material needs.
• Assist cell teams in organizing materials per the 5S program.
• Assist with warehouse material que, once implemented.
• Assists with the salvage of damaged or used material and works with the material handler to put it into inventory or scrap as appropriate.
• Unpackage materials as needed and dispose of the packing.
• Ability to assist in production and 5S program needs as needed.
• Work with leads and material handlers to mitigate material anomalies. Identify and mitigate issue prior to production needing the material. Notify lead and Supervisor of anomalies with regular updates as to the resolution status.

• Safely operates various forklifts and overhead cranes to move or hoist shipments from the warehouse to storage or to other designated areas.
• Move material as necessary.
• Operates various hand tools and properly cares for and maintains tools in good operating condition; ensures tools and equipment are properly stored at the end of each shift.

• Confers with appropriate department heads to ensure coordination of shipping/receiving warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production and sales.
• Works with the Procurement Manager to coordinate the planned and unplanned workflow.
• Participates in weekly scheduled review meetings for planning continuous improvement projects throughout the warehouse.
• Maintains general communication with Project Managers with respect to the kitting of job cart material and delivery of other key project materials.
• Contributes to a team environment by exhibiting a positive and helpful attitude with team members while working towards shared team goals.

• Maintains regular and consistent job attendance. Comes to work on time.
• Maintains a safe working environment
• Follows and complies with IE Core Values
• Follow and comply with IE safety program including Cardinal Safety Rules

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or at least two years shipping and receiving experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and understand shipping and receiving documents – invoices, bills of lading, manifests, etc. comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write English legibly for simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.

Ability to accurately count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide, calculate shipping and freight costs; discounts, fees, etc.

Ability to work effectively with various personalities on the shop floor and…