Manufacturing Planner

Brief Summary: The role is generally responsible for scheduling, buying, order entry, change order communications, expediting, and related tasks to ensure that the production teams have all materials and information needed to efficiently process orders on time.

• Scheduling – ensures jobs are routed to proper production cell queues in proper sequence with proper due date and time noted. Fields delivery inquiries and responds to sales / customer / vendor requests in a timely and thorough manner.
• Order Entry – enters orders as required from various sales channels into ERP system.
• Item Creation – creates Items, bill of materials, and process routes in ERP system.
• Inventory Control– maintains accurate inventory counts via ERP system and other tools. Sets required inventory levels and schedules to meet production plans and customer demand.
• Buying – releases orders for stock and makes raw materials to support customer demand.
• Participates in the production team’s daily management process every day. As for all team members, this role also tracks / plots data as assigned and leads problem solving initiatives as assigned.
• Supports and fully participates in the company’s continuous improvement processes. “Follows and Lives” the company’s stated values.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and overtime as required to support multiple shift operation.
• Other duties and projects as may be assigned.