Production Planner

Overview

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

Authority

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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