Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Production

Vertiv is currently looking to hire a new Planner in Ironton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization and communication skills, and be able to work in a fast‑paced environment while providing production support for internal and external customers.

• Manage and develop a stable run strategy of assigned products to optimize production, inventory, and efficiency.
• Communicate daily/weekly plan with production team.
• Ensure change over times, standard hours, rates and demonstrated capacity are accurately reflected in the daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• Interface with Engineering to establish high level forecast/schedule.
• Ensure that all parts necessary for production are ordered internally or outsourced through suppliers.
• Ensure that the material needed for production is available and reported accurately in the system.
• Create any shop orders on IFS to fulfill needs of production.
• Issue material upon completion of process.
• Once parts are completed on the shop floor, close out existing shop orders and report operations in the system to account for completed jobs.
• Coordinate with department leaders to account for any material shortages/needs.
• Coordinate with purchasing in relation to external orders.
• Coordinate with material team in relation to material requirements and deliveries.
• Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports as needed.
• Apply 5S techniques (sorting, set in order, systematic cleaning, standardizing, and sustaining) to workspace, and inventory storage.
• Maintain knowledge of products and parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School or GED.
• 3‑5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a stockroom, warehousing, or inventory movement.

• BS in Business Administration preferred.
• Knowledge in MPR (Manufacturing Resource Planning).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of various methods of shipping and ability to determine the best and most economical method of shipment.
• Decision‑making and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment.
• Handle conflict situations effectively.
• Show initiative by seeking additional related assignments, pursuing self‑development, proactively looking for alternatives and solutions and assuming additional responsibilities.
• Ability to coach and mentor other employees.

• Sitting for long periods of time.

• None.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.