Production Planner

MISSIONPD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.

ABOUT PDFounded 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 This position is responsible for planning and managing the coordination of material, purchasing, production scheduling and shipping to ensure a smooth production flow consistent with customer requirements. The planner must manage both the quality of the product, and the timing based on lead times committed to with sales. The Production Planner demonstrates commitment to the PD core values of integrity, passion, possibility and the ability to work at the speed of retail.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Communicates with the sales team to develop, create timeline, coordinate, schedule and execute production of store fixtures and displays

Draws up master schedules and production timelines to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to customer orders

Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements

Completes the search for available materials and incorporates material lead times into final production schedule

Prepares proper internal/external paperwork and distributes the paperwork appropriately

Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times

Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers

Generates the list of required materials, tools, and equipment (ie B.O.M.)Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects

Interacts with shop floor management and vendors to resolve issues and drive efficiencies

Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions

Builds and maintains relationships with outside preferred vendors

Tracks and files paper documentation related to order processing

Participates in the daily production meeting and prepares/updates production schedule each day.

Prepares production reports

Performs other duties as assigned

Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment

Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills Continuous Learning – Seeks feedback to improve performance, pursues training and development opportunities;
Must have thorough knowledge of the relationship of parts in an assembly

Use of technology – Uses technology to increase productivity; thorough knowledge of CNC machines and lasers is preferred;

Experience with MS Office, Windows OS and Mac based products

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

Project management – Completes projects on time and budget

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Communication – Solid written and verbal communication skills; demonstrates an effort towards positive relationships and excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership – Effectively communicate with and lead a team;
Sets good examples and is a resource for all subordinate positions

Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values

Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Education/Certification and Experience Bachelor’s…