The Role

The Production Planner is key to coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules, meeting on time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The Planner will be instrumental with managing the status of open production orders, entering production orders, and inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Issue and schedule work orders to meet customer or inventory demand
• Ensure that the required material is supplied to the production floor to meet schedule.
• Work with management for capacity planning.
• Coordinate any and all materials shortages to purchasing on a timely basis.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to meet required dates and in accordance with MRP messages (AX).
• Manage raw materials by timely inputting production orders to drive demand.
• Quote delivery dates for sales orders.
• Monitor order dates, adjust as necessary and coordinate with appropriate departments to re-schedule production.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, sales and warehouse to ensure on-time receipt, production and delivery of raw material and finished goods.
• Coordinate production and personnel schedules for efficient completion of tasks.
• Manage, adjust, and close production orders as needed in a timely manner to assure accuracy.
• Advise and report to management for production status and capacity planning.
• Remain current on company procedures and specifications and assure that products conform accordingly.
• Assist in audits and inspections for customer and agency approval of products and processes.
• Assist in assurance that procedures and instructions for production personnel are accurate.
• Monitor, perform cycle counts and adjust inventory and system settings to maintain accuracy.
• Other as assigned by management.

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Problem solving skills with the ability to think and react quickly to resolve issues
• Communication proficiency and collaboration skills
• Strong time management
• Proficient with Microsoft office Suite
• Proficient knowledge of MRP / ERP. Microsoft DS365 is a plus
• Team oriented
• Ability to become forklift certified

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office or equivalent tools to perform daily tasks
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing preferred
• 1-2 years minimum experience with MRP preferred
• APICS body of knowledge.

The physical requirements

• Sitting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Talking
• Listening
• Typing
• Lifting up to 20 pounds