Production Planner

Work Preparation Specialist

Barnes Molding Solutions has an exciting career opportunity for a Work Preparation Specialist for the Lawrenceville site. The candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a productive manufacturing process by optimizing the resources for best production results.

If you are a career-minded, results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume for further consideration.

• Creation and processing of work plans, on the basis of drawings and parts lists, for the production planning of work sequences and work processes.
• Flow analysis and default time determination.
• Preparation of schedules and proposing, with justification, whether to produce on-site or through third-party based on time and cost.
• Suggestions on continuous improvement processes, new processes, work flow and results analysis.
• Participation in mold projects for the development of production-related processes.
• Support production control and ensure the production targets (quantity, quality, on-time delivery), are taken into account for production capacities.
• Optimization of the manufacturing process, as well as development and assurance of continuous improvement processes (CIP), in the area of responsibility.
• Participate in technical supplier/subcontractor discussions to support production, design and purchasing.

• Technician with industrial background, with 3-5 years of professional experience in work preparation.
• Strong knowledge in the areas of production processes, tool design and toolmaking.
• Experience in the application of lean methods (kaizen, Kanban, value stream analysis, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of metalworking/small batch production/special machine construction.
• Proficient in ERP (preferably SAP) systems.
• High flexibility and assertiveness
• Strong adherence to safety procedures.
• Team player.

• Some college preferred

• To be considered for the above position, please visit our website , click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.