Production Planner I

Manages assigned contracts and ensures internal parties are aware of production status. Coordinates activities for delivering products on time. Provides the company with master schedule timelines to efficiently execute contracted work. Works closely with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, and Warehouse departments to monitor progress of work throughout the facility.

Work at this level provides the opportunity to refine the basic skills gained through education and acquire additional skills through experience to qualify for advancement. Project assignments will tend to be of narrower focus and smaller scale.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Collect and prepare documentation related to production sequences and personnel schedules
• Plan production commitments for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using forecasting tools
• Review documents (i.e., production schedules, work orders, staffing tables, etc.) to determine personnel and material requirements
• Process internal work orders
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments
• Arrange delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules
• Requisition inventories of material and supplies necessary to meet production demands
• Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and optimize delivery of product
• Work with procurement to verify material shipment or delivery details
• Assist in expediting delayed material for projects
• Revise production schedules due to design changes, labor/material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with supervision/management, Sales, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, and Warehouse departments
• Monitor work processes for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards/specifications
• Alert establishment personnel to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays
• Compile information (i.e., production rates, progress, material inventories, materials used, customer information, etc.) so status reports can be completed
• Provide documentation and information to account for delays or changes to cost estimates
• Assist with labor budget review meetings
• Prepare reports and lead meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Profile / Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-starter, willingness to learn and collaborate
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing business environments and think/work outside the box
• Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
• Project management experience a plus
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Familiarity and/or basic experience with ERP/MRP software

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or another business-related field recommended but not required.
• 0-5 years related experience

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