PRODUCTION PLANNER

What You Will Bring:

• Associates degree required in Supply Chain, Logistics or related area. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience being responsible for production scheduling within a manufacturing facility. 
• Experience of fully utilizing an ERP system for production planning, ideally having used Infor Syteline, but not specifically required.
• Advanced level of skill in using Microsoft Excel for managing production planning.
• Experience in a machining environment (knowledge of mills and CNC Machines) is desirable. 
• Ability to work closely with the buyer to ensure product lead times are met.
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing demands and adjust the production plan to meet the demands.

What You Will Do:

• Interface with sales to determine the product forecast in addition to providing feedback on delivery capabilities during the initial quoting phase.
• Analyze the forecast to determine potential for smoothing the production plan.
• Analyze manufacturing capacity constraints and their impact on the master production plan.
• Provide information to customer service regarding order status. 
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to lower inventory, reduce stock outs and to produce more accurate schedules.
• Schedule and plan on quick job cycles while having the capability of absorbing emergency repair work into the production schedule with minimal effects on overall delivery projections.
• For manufacture/repair orders, prepare schedule to accommodate availability of personnel, equipment and materials. 
• Review and execute routers and releases to floor with necessary prints.
• Release materials needed on orders from stock room or staging areas.
• Work closely with floor personnel on material issues and changing schedules to reduce set-up times.