What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Laitram Machinery?
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team at our HMLV manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring efficient production planning, resource allocation, and inventory management while maintaining visibility across multiple shop flows and interdependent constraints. This position requires a hands-on approach to issue resolution, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.
BENEFITS: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.
Key Responsibilities
For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.
BENEFITS: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.
Key Responsibilities
- Balance resource requirements within interdependent shop flows and constraints to optimize production efficiency.
- Develop and oversee component requirements and work-in-process (WIP) across various production stations to ensure seamless operations.
- Ensure visibility and adherence to timelines for Service, Stock, R&D, and Intercompany requirements. Coordinate these priorities alongside major equipment production schedules.
- Monitor and review ERP workbenches to identify and resolve transaction errors, ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Manage month-end processes, including shop order review and cleanup, to ensure accurate reporting and smooth operations.
- Support the collection, analysis, and consolidation of metrics to identify trends and address outliers for continuous improvement.
- Design and implement effective forecasting methods to optimize procurement and inventory management.
- Release and maintain shop orders to ensure efficient production workflows.
- Conduct weekly planning meetings and collaborate with supervisors to adjust work hours and reallocate resources to meet production timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finite capacity planning, production scheduling, order data accuracy, and communication between office and shop floor teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering/Technology, or a related field, 5 years of experience acceptable in lieu of degree
- 2 years of relevant experience as a Scheduler or Production Planner.
- Strong understanding of theory of constraints, material resource planning (MRP), lean manufacturing principles, and ERP/MRP systems, with a proven ability to improve these systems in real-world applications.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage competing demands in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing solutions.
- Practical approach to troubleshooting and resolving production challenges, including direct involvement in shop floor operations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and engineering, to achieve shared goals.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage production schedules, and ensure accuracy in planning.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with team members, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Teams, and Office Suite, with advanced Excel capabilities.
- ASCM CPIM/CSCP certifications.
- Production planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly HMLV.
- Experience with Infor XA or comparable ERP/MES systems geared toward manufacturing.
- Proficiency in Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
