Production Planner

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

SUMMARY:      This position is for responsible for the creation of shop orders and necessary shop packet documentation; schedules for and communicates production changes out to shop floor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with coworkers regarding delivery information and coordination of production plan to shop floor.
• Review the MPS and MRP data and take appropriate actions required to issue, change or flag production orders to meet customer demand.
• Ensure that there is adequate lead time to complete orders released to the shop floor and help develop a plan for items that need to be scheduled with short lead times (expedite).
• Work with Process Technicians to ensure that the approval process triggers new specification so that production can start without delay.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Production Planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have good communication skills in English.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have experience with SAP system, required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment consist of mainly office setting but may go into manufacturing area periodically which may have exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and rubber smells.