Production Planner

Production Planner# Production Planner
7101 - Minneapolis, MN 55427## Overview Salary Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary## Description|  |  |  || --- | --- | --- ||
** MISSION
* * PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience. |  |
** ABOUT PD
** Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail**.** |
** Summary
* * We are looking for an ambitious, curious and optimistic Production Planner to plan and manage the manufacturing process.  This role works with the project team, engineering/proto, purchasing, production and logistics to coordinate products through the manufacturing processes.  This position creates purchase orders, reviews build information and generates production orders for the operations teams to execute.  This role will support D365 ERP system data to ensure the proper information has been input, updated and completed to process the work.
** Essential Duties/Responsibilities
*** Accountable to the manufacturing process and overall manufacturing plan
* Directly supporting D365 ERP system input and data validation
* Responsible for assisting the upload of product details from engineering/proto into the ERP system
* Coordinate with supply chain team to ensure vendor deliverables and timing
* Create purchase orders and production orders to facilitate projects to the production floor
* Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, conflicting information, material delivery dates, QA Inspection and communication between project team, engineering and manufacturing
* Follows all safety and workplace policies
* Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
* Follows all safety and workplace policies
** Competencies and Skills
*** Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Experience with ERP operational data in a manufacturing environment is a must
* Experience with reading mechanical and construction drawings
* Experience with common construction materials and general mechanical assembly
* Analytical problem solving and facilitation skills
* Attention to detail in data management is a must
* Knowledge of computers and the use of computer programs including yet not limited to Word, Excel and Adobe PDF
* Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to effectively interface with others
* Ability to work independently with little supervision or management
* Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
* Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
** Education/Certification
*** Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Manufacturing, Communication, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Engineering
** Experience
* ** 1-3 years of industry experience, including Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Communication and/or Project/Account Management. Experience using Microsoft Office Products
** Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
*** Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday
* Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
** Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees*
* * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
* 4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution
* Paid Time Off
* Parental Leave
* 8 Paid Holidays
* Flex Time
* STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance
* FSA and HSA Options
* Voluntary  + Life Insurance  + Critical Illness Insurance  + Accident Insurance  + Legal and Identity Theft Plans
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Referral Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Career Advancement
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Employee Recognition
* English as a Second Language Education
* Online Training Opportunities
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