Production Planner

Summary:
Develops and maintains Production/Materials schedules, ensuring on time delivery.  Coordinates changes and priorities with the business units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following:

• Develops and maintains Production/Materials schedules;


• Attends morning Production/Materials meetings and reports on schedule status;


• Communicates Production/Materials changes and order changes;


• Acknowledges customer orders and maintain lead times;


• Coordinates material flow and availability;


• Maintains order status in MAPICS;


• Ensures purchased parts are available prior to Production/Materials start;


• Assists Material Manager with quarterly inventory;


• Works with coworkers in a professional and cooperative manner;


• Maintains good attendance, flexibility, adaptable to changing business needs, and continually learns and applies new skills;


• Meets minimum physical/mental demands with or without reasonable accommodations;


• Other duties as assigned.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.                                     

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred; plus six months to one year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to see, read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Inventory software and Manufacturing software.