We are looking to employ a detail-oriented and Entry-Level production planner to create, modify, and manage production schedules. The production planner’s responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, regularly providing production status updates to management, and facilitating the timely delivery of products to customers. You should also be able to closely monitor the production process to ensure that production orders are completed on time and within budget.

To be successful as a production planner, you should be knowledgeable of material requirements planning and able to manage production deadlines. Ultimately, an exceptional production planner should demonstrate excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills to ensure that production operations run smoothly.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Managing multiple simultaneous production schedules; long-term and short-term production schedules
• Inputs material Management information in Microsoft Dyamics AX. Creation, Changes, and monitoring of semi-finished and finished materials as requested.
• Tracing, scheduling, expediting and follow-up of Process and Planned orders as required with direct contact and influence with the assigned production manager
• Inputs Dynamics AX process flows and BOM’s as required.
• Assists in the communication process with Sub Contractors and Production Team.
• Creates communication and documents as it pertains to the department.
• Responsible for the internal Process order consumption process.
• Reviewing a production to find areas of improvement
• Backs-up Operations positions when trained whenever possible.

REQUIREMENTS:

• H.S. diploma minimum (some college preferred) and 2 years experience in a fast paced equivalent position preferably in production oriented manufacturing.
• Knowledge of, or ability to obtain in short timeframes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft AX, Shop Floor systems, Outlook e-mail
• Familiarity with ERP software packages such as Dynamics AX 2012 and/or D365; functional understanding of MRP
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and procedures as it pertains to production process is also preferred and desirable.
• Highly organized and an analytical thinker.
• Excellent communication skills and high tolerance for stress with the ability to adjust to a multitude of changing situations quickly and effectively.
• Excellent attendance habits, a strong professional work ethic, and desire to learn

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person