What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Production Planner position at Heraeus and Careers?
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Covantics
We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!
Your role and responsibilities:
- Maintain and support the site Master Schedule production of each manufacturing area in SAP. Maintains status over orders in process to remain informed of manufacturing stage and, when needed, initiates the necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
- Participates in planning and establishing overall production objectives with consideration given to existing workload, orders, stock, parts requirements, shipping dates, and sales forecasts.
- Coordinates manufacturing order management, interfacing with Customer Service/Sales to turn customer orders and forecasts into manufacturing orders, determine quantity and batch size of all orders and monitor finished goods inventory.
- Issue the Production Orders to the area to match the schedule.
- Update Gemba board in each area daily on schedules completed and complete monthly KPIs on each area schedule attainment.
- Process Purchase Requisitions for raw material requirements while ensuring raw material is available to meet schedule.
- Coordinates schedules with other departments for lead-time required for procurement of tools and materials, subcontracting, to avoid costly delay, customer dissatisfaction, and complaints, as directed by the Planner/Buyer. Manage Kanban and order requirements for production area consumables to meet schedules.
- Ensure WIP pipeline is healthy to support forecast delivery plan
What is required for this role:
- Bachelor of Science degree strongly preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management and planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in strategic supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and supplier relationship management.
- Extensive experience with MRP and ERP systems, including real-time scheduling, JIT/pull systems, and system optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead capacity planning initiatives and align cross-functional teams across production, engineering, and procurement.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, macros), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- SAP knowledge preferred, with experience in configuration, reporting, and system integration to implement best practices and drive process efficiency.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving cost savings and operational improvements.
- Experience leveraging data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement.
- Proven leadership in continuous improvement initiatives, such as automation, lean practices, or digital transformation projects
Our total compensation package also includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Diversity is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.
ReqID: 56993