Production Planner

Job Summary:
The Production Planner will report to the Supply Chain Materials Supervisor and be responsible for using MRP to create a production schedule for our Manufacturing teams. This position will create and expedite production orders, while considering capacity factors, to fulfill customer orders or inventory replenishments. Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred, but not required. This individual will work collaboratively with Operations, Purchasing, Sales/Customer Service and Quality, to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule expected completion dates on all manufacturing work orders through specified production scheduling procedures and capacities. Release work orders for specified divisions.
• Maintain a production plan to accomplish specified inventory targets and on-time shipments.
• Collaborate on any lead time changes with Operations through a specified procedure.
• Assist in attaining specified inventory reduction goals.
• Communicate production priorities.
• Participate in S&OP meetings as needed.
• Communicate with customer service to address late customer orders.
• Assist in controlling inventory levels of assigned product categories.
• Assist purchasing/vendors to schedule the delivery of raw materials.
• Support Inpro tractor/trailer for resin pick up and deliveries.
• Routine review of planning parameters on parts to ensure production runs and appropriate inventory levels.
• Report when ship dates and manufacturing schedules are not being met.
• Coordinate schedules between Extrusion, Injection Molding, and Vinyl Fabrication departments.
• Answer expedite requests for Extrusion and Injection Molding departments.
• Maintain good working relationship with all department supervisors.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all manufacturing policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent production scheduling experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Experience demonstrating problem-solving ability required.

Authority:

• Authority to stop production for non-conforming quality or safety compliance.
• Interrupt and change production schedules as necessary.
• Make logical decisions based on experience and/or company policy.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Generous 401(k) contributions
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral program