Production Planner​/Scheduler

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler for a 9 to 12 month assignment with a manufacturing facility in Norwalk, OH. This position will support production planning and scheduling activities to help ensure customer demand, inventory goals and plant capacity are aligned. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with production scheduling, material planning, inventory control or supply chain operations.

• Issuing, modifying and closing Production Orders
• Updating daily schedules (Monitor)
• Counting rolls on the floor
• Updating daily KPI’s
• Work with Master Scheduler on inventory targets based on customer requirements, while managing the Master Production Plan to achieve targeted inventory levels on both a cost and unit basis
• Maintain finished goods inventory at target levels in ensure high service levels, i.e. product availability to meet customer demand
• Communicate schedule and schedule changes to the floor
• Support Customer Service by answering customer portals as required.
• (Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, GM, BMW, Volvo, etc.) to identify critical shortages, receiving discrepancies, scorecards, bulletins, etc.
• Ensure that new parts are set-up correctly in SAP and/or customer portals
• Monitor OEM delivery rating scores and dispute as required
• Acts as liaison with customers regarding, but not limited to, order clarification, ship windows, and expedited freight.
• Responds, documents and tracks disputes as needed.
• Support completing annual HTS code documentation for customers
• Support matching freight invoices
• Support container management requirements with customers
• Fill in for PC & L team members as required.
• Assists in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Active participant in planning and performing Physical Inventory
• Attend Daily Production meeting, and weekly S & OP meeting.
• Ensure compliance with all TS-16949 and ISO-14001 policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to ensure issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Full time Monday through Friday

$61,000 annually

This is a temporary 9 to 12 month assignment.

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalised Job Support
• Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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