Production Planner

Production Planner Full Time Indirect Labor East Longmeadow, MA, US 30

days ago Requisition ID: 2125 Apply Salary Range: \$60,000.00 To

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The Production Planner will be responsible for maintaining production

schedules based on immediate production requirements to ensure the

timely delivery of both regional and global requirements. Responsible

for maintaining various planning systems, monitoring capacity loads and

identifying possible manufacturing constraints. Responsible for the

consistent flow of raw materials into the facility to support current

production requirements. Responsible for the monitoring and coordination

of Orient containers into the facility. Responsible for the monitoring

of obsolete material and preparation of appropriate documentation for

the disposition of materials deemed unusable. What you?ll do as a

Production Planner Directs efforts towards the effective generation and

coordination of production scheduling and material flow functions to

ensure timely delivery to support internal/external customer

requirements. Maintains accuracy of planning systems and schedules to

ensure accuracy of signals for the timely ordering, manufacturing and

delivery of components. Responsible for reviewing system-generated

proposed orders and resolves any exceptions. Prepares and issues regular

and timely production reports to manufacturing. Aligns production

schedules and equipment capacity to maximize efficiency and

profitability. Conducts bi-annual review of lot sizing strategy and

makes appropriate recommendations to management based on current build

plan, capacity constraints and equipment utilization. Prepares excess

and obsolete materials report to support reviews for substitution and

brings forward substitution options for consideration and approval by

management. Identifies and reconciles physical and systematic inventory

discrepancies through analysis and investigation of Cycle Counts and

Failed Goods Movements, posting job tickets and unreported quality or

waste issues. Responsible for the generation and issuance of raw

material requirements to suppliers. Responsible for delivery of

standards of performance measurements within scope of responsibility

We?re looking for a Production Planner with: Bachelor?s degree in supply

chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field (preferred). 3

years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain

within a manufacturing environment. Experience in a high-volume or Lean

manufacturing environment. SAP System knowledge and understanding of

advanced planning systems. Strong understanding of supply chain

principles, inventory management, and MRP/ERP systems. Proficiency in

Excel and planning tools. Excellent communication, analytical, and

problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and

adapt to changing priorities. Benefits a Production Planner Can Expect

from Cartamundi: Competitive pay Climate controlled facility 401(k) with

company match Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one HSA

(Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account) Life

insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid time off Tuition

reimbursement Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel,

and much more Physical requirements and working conditions: Our

manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing

space. This position requires the ability to: Move throughout the entire

facility to attend to various issues Work effectively in teams across

functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to

lead Perform sedentary work on various computer systems This Production

Planner position is located on-site in our