Production Planner

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for all strategic and tactical activities required to ensure delivery of customer commitments, operations & inventory optimization. Will monitor and maintain flow, schedule, and control of materials for all production programs in their area(s).

Production Planner collaborates with Production, Purchasing, Marketing, Customer Service, and other departments as required to identify and resolve constraints impacting customer delivery commitments.

6:30 AM-3:30 PM Overtime as needed per business needs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly Master-Planned Production schedules based on customer commitments.
• Work with shipping and production to ensure production schedule meet on-time delivery commitments.
• Promptly inform relevant departments of changes to published production schedule.
• Work with the material procurement team to ensure all necessary raw materials are in-house to complete production schedules.
• Monitor finished good stock levels to ensure commitments are met.
• Generate SAP work orders in timely manner and distribute them to the production floor.
• Communicate with departmental leaders about daily activities to help others within the organization remain in the loop and make educated decisions.
• Maintains backlog of unit production, posts to Management Report.
• Works with the Plant Manager in the production and delivery of Floor Samples and Finished Stock program.
• Coordinates loads and routings with shipping supervisor.
• Run various SAP and Business Warehouse reports and any other required reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Analyze back orders, current orders, and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations.
• Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

DIRECT REPORTS

• No direct reports

Requirements

• Associate degree and/or relevant experience are desired, high school diploma required.
• At least 2 years’ previous experience in production planning or materials control function.
• Basic knowledge and concepts of materials requirements planning (MRP) programs.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must possess the ability to work well with little or no supervision and with a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of SAP a plus.
• Use required PPE Personal Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses and Safety Vest

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent and extended typing and sitting for 8 hours
• Occasional standing and walking

WORKPLACE & TRAVEL

• This position works in a combination of an office setting and production floor setting.
• Onsite role (no remote/hybrid option)
• Travel is not required.

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING

All employees are responsible for supporting and complying with the organization’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in accordance with ISO 45001:2018. This includes working in a safe and responsible manner, following established OH&S policies, procedures, and controls, actively participating in hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident reporting, and contributing to the continuous improvement of workplace health and safety performance. Employees are expected to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND DRIVING CULTURE

Supervisors and managers are additionally responsible for promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring workers are consulted and involved in OH&S matters, ensuring compliance with safety controls, and supporting the effectiveness of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

About The Company

E.S. Kluft & Company is known for a long story of building only the best mattress in the U.S.! We are the company of choice for luxurious high-quality mattresses and want to be the employer of choice for your next career employment opportunity.

Future employees will have the opportunity to join Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance on the first of the month following the date of hire. We offer 9 paid holidays, vacation, sick, birthday, and 401(k) employer match from your first day of hire!