Production Planner

Job Summary:

The Production Planner plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacturing of industrial or commercial products. Additionally, he/she provides inventory support to multiple departments.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Plans, coordinates, and maintains the flow of both materials and assemblies between work centers.

* Creates the job package and maintains all work order individually by job number

* Prints and releases Tyvec labels for field boxes and coordinates the pre-printed data packages.

* Generates status of work order exceptions using matched receipts and shop floor feedback.

* Directs the handling of material regarding receiving errors, physical counts, location error and bin restocking issues.

* Manages and resolves inventory adjustments and history

* Addresses permanent routing corrections and works with manufacturing engineers to maintain accuracy.

* Handles scrap, rework, and repairs and expedites replacement parts when needed.

* Coordinates with Supervisors to provide kits for live parts and items that are not floor stocked

* Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirt;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

* Works within approved budget;
Contributes to profits and revenue;
Develops and implements cost saving measures;
Conserves organizational resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education:

Associates degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school

* 1-3 years' of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business management or equivalent job experience

* 2-5 years' of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment

* 1 year of experience of management experience