Production Planner

Job Description

As a Production Planner at Rockwell Automation's Twinsburg, OH manufacturing facility, you will play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly—aligning materials and capacity, preventing line stoppages, and supporting on‑time delivery. You will report to the PCA Team Lead and will be on‑site at our facility in Twinsburg, OH.

• Drive daily production efficiencies by releasing/sequencing the manufacturing orders related to specific product lines and/or assigned project work based on material/capacity availability.
• Manage material availability by setting/monitoring SAP exceptions, actual component usage, and following up with suppliers on parts and materials needed to support operations.
• Maintain inventory levels related to specific product lines and/or assigned project work.
• Assist Central Material Analyst and Master Schedulers in problem‑solving and executing appropriate countermeasures for deviations from planned inventory levels (MIN / MAX stocking violations).
• Work with Central Material Analysts to review inventory planning parameters to establish/maintain appropriate customer service driven safety stock/reorder point levels for components and/or finished goods based on processes specified in the materials planning playbook.
• Work with Master Schedulers and Manufacturing Engineers to thoroughly understand and advise on managing short‑term/long‑term capacities to minimize the cause for past‑due orders.
• Create, modify, and maintain realistic material, manufacturing and procurement strategies for new product introductions/phase‑out products to support the NPM (new product manufacturing) process.
• Work with the Master Scheduler to comprehend the monthly production of safety stock or targeted finished goods inventories.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• 2+ years experience in Production and Inventory Control, Operations, Purchasing, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations/Supply Chain/Business or related discipline.
• APICS (CPIM/CIRM/CSCP) certification preferred or completed within 24 months in position.
• Experience in material control/production planning environment.
• Advanced manufacturing systems/planning knowledge – ERP experience such as SAP.
• Advanced PC user – Must be able to use software packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401k.
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental and Caregiver Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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