Production Planner

Production Planner

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

• 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 spirit; 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.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school.
• 1‑3 years of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment.

• 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 management experience.