What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at ASSA ABLOY?
Title: Production Planner
Department: Production Control
Reports To: Production Control Manager
Location: Williamsport, MD
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Device User: Yes
Position Summary
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration- Williamsport is seeking a Production Planner who will report directly to the Production Control Manager. This position is accountable for planning and scheduling activities to ensure manufacturing meets the production schedule and customer demands. This role is a hands-on role and will be expected to communicate frequently with internal team members regarding material shortages, production status and production needs.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prioritize shop floor work orders to ensure maximum performance.
- Develop and maintain production planning processes to maximize material usages and finished goods outputs.
- Conduct daily/ weekly reviews with warehouse, customer service, internal and external manufacturing plants to meet and exceed delivery targets.
- Closely monitor shop orders to ensure operations finish on time.
- Communicate daily and weekly to production team leads, supervisors on goals and deliverables. When production issues arise, follow the escalation process to the stakeholders in timely manner.
- Understand manufacturing workflow for multiple products
- Obtain and report production outputs to the management team
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3-5 Years of production planning, purchasing, and materials management experience in manufacturing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes.
Educational & Certification
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Operations-related is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Software Skills
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
About ASSA ABLOY Fenestration
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is the result of the integration of two heritage brands—Caldwell (established 1888 in Rochester, NY) and Interlock (founded in New Zealand in 1961)—under the global ASSA ABLOY umbrella. Renowned for proprietary, high-performance hardware solutions, the company leads in window and door innovations: from advanced hung window balances and sash lock systems to multipoint, smart security and hardware for sliding, casement, awning, swing, and folding door applications. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is committed to a culture built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity, and is supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70 countries.
Company Statement
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration, LLC. is committed to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the bases of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.