Production Planner

Production Planner - Stratford, CT

Shift: 4/10 schedule, 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $36.70/Hr. on W2

Description:

• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Coordinates material movement between warehouse/storeroom and production areas.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, contracts administration, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Access and Outlook with SAP experience preferred.

Discretion/Latitude 1: Applies discretion and judgment to complete assignments of limited scope. Work is reviewed throughout the assignment.

Impact 1: Completes assignments requiring judgment and discretion. Failure to achieve results may affect schedules and programs.

Knowledge 1: Applies appropriate principles, theories, and concepts to complete assignments of limited scope. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Liaison 1: Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the section or group.

Problem Solving 1: Develops solutions to assigned problems of limited scope.

Typical Minimums 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

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