Production Planner

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Job OverviewResponsibilities : - Regularly review new orders to ensure capacity (labor and machine), materials and design are available to meet customer requested dates

Regularly update production variances and adjust the production plan for best results

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining transactional accuracy in the ERP system for inventory control and material usage in production

Responsible for performing detailed root cause analysis for variance from plan; facilitate process improvements to reduce inventory and optimize flow of product through production

Regular communications with operations team to review production plan and performance metrics

Manage production work orders to define the production plan in support of MRP for purchasing

Maintain & analyze all production planning performance metrics – on-time start, on-time completion & delivery, lead-time compliance, aged work orders, labor and material variances; identify, communicate, and resolve issues for best results

Regularly provide manufacturing with future capacity reports based upon standard labor hours, demonstrated efficiency and highlight areas of concern (heavy load, new products, potential materials issues)

Master Scheduler is responsible for working with purchasing weekly to understand longer term demand requirements and ensure raw material supply plans can support business plans

Support New Product Introductions (NPIs) by integrating launch timelines into production planning and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Maintain and update the item master in ERP systems, ensuring accuracy of product attributes, BOMs, and planning parameters. Ensuring product life cycle updates are properly maintained and obsoleted as necessary.

Requirements : - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related field of study; comparable combination of education and years of experience will be considered

Level of Experience : 3-6 years of work experience in Supply Chain or Production Planning / Scheduling

Must have experience and extensive knowledge of the flow of data through entire manufacturing process – from design conception to shipment of product

Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.

Experience or training with Lean and Visual Factory manufacturing tools

Competencies - Demonstrated ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams in a lead capacity or as a participant

Ability to work within defined process and identify process improvements, drive improvements and sustain improvements; Ability to get results through process

Demonstrated strong, analytical skills, problem solving and learning ability

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team membership

Demonstrated comprehension and experience with various business models and their effect on supply chain structure, planning and execution

Preferences - APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

• Experience in a regulated, lot-controlled manufacturing environment or clean room environment preferred

Work Environment : - The employee may be required to work in a clean room environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in a cleanroom.

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