What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at BODINE ELECTRIC COMPANY?
Join a Long-Standing, Family-Owned Manufacturing Leader
Bodine Electric Company is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to support our Peosta manufacturing operations. As a long-standing, family-owned manufacturer with over 120 years of experience, we pride ourselves on quality, continuous improvement, and strong teamwork.
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy balancing schedules, inventory, and cross-functional coordination, this could be a great fit.
Position Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for planning and establishing production schedules for a defined segment of our manufacturing operations involving highly diversified parts and assemblies. This role works closely with Purchasing, Material Handling, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure materials and schedules align with the master production plan and corporate objectives.
This position plays a key role in maintaining strong customer service levels, balanced inventory, and efficient production flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and release production orders to achieve goals related to inventory, customer service, quality, safety, and budget.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed due to changes in demand, material availability, or production constraints.
- Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure timely release of materials to support production schedules.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Material Handling teams to resolve production issues.
- Implement and support Engineering design changes within the production schedule.
- Analyze inventory records and address discrepancies to maintain accurate planning data.
- Evaluate component usage history, order trends, forecasts, supplier minimums/multiples, lead times, and cost impacts.
- Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Associate degree and/or 3 years of progressive experience in production planning or related areas.
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 2 years in a planning role preferred.
- Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and process documentation.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (experience with Epicor Kinetic and Visual PDM a plus).
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (Kanban, JIT, Value Stream Mapping, One Piece Flow).
- Understanding of OSHA workplace regulations and industrial safety systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- Stable, team-oriented culture within a respected manufacturing organization
Become part of a manufacturing team that takes pride in precision and teamwork.
Please visit www.bodine-electric.com/careers for more information.