Production Planner

What you’ll do:

Review current WIP for various cell to provide daily schedule for OPS leaders.
Review daily production schedule to properly move and stage parts for workflow efficiency for operations team.
Stage parts
Ensure orders have the proper materials required.
Review various reports on the progress of work, material delivery dates, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
Monitors the movement of parts, supplies and material within and between cells/business units to ensure that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule.
Will work with other departments: production, quality, and management to ensure a smooth flow of production.
Advise the OPS leaders of the status of work in progress, material availability and interruptions in the schedule to ensure that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed.
Identifies and initiates improvements to production process flows.
Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
Carry out special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in planning and/or scheduling
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
Previous operations planning and/or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
Good planning, organizational, analytical, decision making, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of production management computer systems.
Previous experience with ERP databases and proficiency with computer navigation.

Desired Skills

Benefits that make life better:

Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities