Planner Scheduler

Do you have production scheduling experience and are looking for a new opportunity? Knape & Vogt is looking for an experienced Planner Scheduler to join our industry leading team! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage‑related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

You will be planning and preparing production schedules for the manufacturing of KV’s industrial and commercial products.

• Draws up production schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet in stock dates as determined by the inventory stocking plan
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
• Communicates with department supervisors to determine status of the current schedule and optimization of the upcoming schedule
• Maintains inventory levels for assigned value streams
• Prepares production reports and purchase orders to obtain materials

• At least 2 years of planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• College Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• Effective communication skills, ability to work effectively with all levels of organization
• Strong ERP systems experience (Oracle preferred)

Entry level

Full-time

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Manufacturing