About this role

Production Planner

Job Overview Initiate production schedules for the various product lines as needed to satisfy sales requirements.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Open the lines of communication between Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales to determine the best course of action for Production.
Preside over biweekly production meetings to discuss issues related to the current schedule and resolve any pending issues.
Run the Visibility MRP (Materials Requirements Package Planning) package to coordinate the purchase of component parts.
Run the Visibility MPS (Master Production Scheduling) package to load the sales forecast and drive the manufacture of finished goods and the resources needed.
Anticipate problems that may occur on the production floor, such as material shortages, and take corrective, proactive action in order to avoid down time.
Take the general sales forecast by product line, from sales and marketing and develop it into a part specific format compatible with the Visibility software system.
Track production performance and report results to management.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as requested.
Assists in special projects as needed.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Business, Materials Planning or related field.
Minimum of three years’ experience in a production environment.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) are required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-tasking environment.
Experience in production or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Must be self-motivated and able to operate independently.
Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning with strong analytical abilities.

Supervision/Management Of Others: NA

Internal and External Contacts/Relationships

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions

Production Planner