Production Planner

Responsibilities:

• Plan and assist with the daily activities of production
• Manage weekly schedule for personnel, which requires verifying shop folders created by the order processing group (OPG)
• Daily review of shop schedule to ensure we are meeting our acknowledged commitment to customers.
• Daily review of shop schedule and coordination with Purchasing to ensure delivery of materials are on schedule to the agreed delivery date
• Approve timecards for floor personnel and verify in P21 MRP System.
• Coordinate shipping schedule weekly with the packaging group supervisor
• Recommend process improvements where needed
• Attend project kick-off meetings for all fluid systems jobs
• Coordinate with engineering when problems arise in conjunction with the production supervisors, including sending pictures and requesting drawing modifications. this is not a primary function; however, it may be required.
• Track production efficiency, on-time delivery, and other production metrics as needed
• Ensure shop equipment is maintained and working properly, not a primary function. Outlook reminder to assist floor supervisor.
• Provide staffing and scheduling data upon request
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive work area
• Ensure production and safety goals are met
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Some secondary education, training, or certification in a mechanical field is preferred
• Experience in an ISO environment is preferred
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Processes
• Experience scheduling and coordinating production workflow activities
• Experience utilizing computers and MS Office software
• Strong time management skills