Production Planner

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The Production Planner is responsible for planning, preparing and managing schedules utilizing a MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) system to ensure execution of a master schedule. Additionally, this position interacts with all departments within the organization to ensure on time delivery of parts to the customers.

• Executes the production schedule based on the master schedule, to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Coordinates with manufacturing personnel to ensure production plans are executed in accordance with the master schedule.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Sets up routings, lead-times and material offsets.
• Sets up, maintains and assigns operations for Production and Project Bills of Material.
• Establishes and maintains the material flow of parts from Warehouse to Manufacturing.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, paint, assembly and other manufacturing operations for timely execution of production orders.
• Coordinates with departments to determine status of assigned projects.
• Performs key responsibilities and knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, Engineering Data Management (EDM) Software, Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations and FPKOMM Warehouse and Manufacturing communication tool.
• Trains end users on ERP/MRP, EDM, WMS and FPKOMM system processes.
• Perform nesting of steel plates using nesting software. Utilizes AutoCAD.
• Analyzes and reads engineering drawings.
• Utilize MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system to schedule, release and complete production orders.
• Ensure on-time parts availability, track and expedite shortages.
• Creates reports in Excel to present to management.
• Assist fabrication and assembly in managing inventory in point-of-use warehouses.
• Troubleshoots operating problems, researches acceptable solutions from a business perspective, and implements the selected solution.
• Implements Engineering changes through Engineering Modification Reports, updates existing Production Orders and Production Bills of Material (PBOM).
• Assists in developing departmental processes and suggest continuous improvements.
• Prepares and maintains production reports.

• Associate's degree (A.A.S.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. APICS certification is a plus.
• Design:
  Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  working knowledge of ERP system is a plus;
  Inventory software;
  Order processing systems;
  Project Management software;
  Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Change Management:
  Communicates changes effectively;
  Prepares and supports those affected by change.
• Adaptability:
  Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Oral Communication:
  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication:
  Writes clearly and informatively;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents;
  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, planning, bill of material, shop floor control and costing.
• Overnight/extended domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

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