Production Planner

LEX PRODUCTS

Planner

Lex Products currently has an opening for a Planner. This successful candidate will plan, schedule, direct, and drive all production activities which includes facilitating a master schedule, establishing sequence and lead times of each operation to meet forecasted sales, product ship dates and company operational and financial goals. The role is also responsible for the generation and upkeep of performance reports to the Executive Team. 

This role will be based out of our Davie, FL location. To learn more about Lex Products visit our web site at www.lexproducts.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Direct the development and maintenance of capacity and production schedules according to customer orders, Finished Goods Program, and sales forecast.


• Participate as a “contributor” towards the future implementation of MRP software or/as need be.


• Work jointly with the Scheduling team on the issuance of work orders and inter-site transfers.


• Determine optimum build quantities for Finished Goods based on requirements, materials, and capacity.


• Work towards establishing lead times and planning builds, especially on large orders.


• Coordinate material availability with Supply Chain to establish a realistic build plan that meets the customer’s expectations.


• Work in unison with Manufacturing in Analyzing plant capacity data and production specifications both present and future and determine labor requirements and manufacturing processing using mathematical calculations and time studies.


• Plan and drive departmental and operational workflow schedules based on previously established lead times and manufacturing sequences (fabrication, assembly etc.).


• Release and drive production orders to the factory in both sites based on sales orders and Finished Goods requirements. Daily monitoring and reporting of work in process and analysis of stock levels.


• Collaborate on and communicate the labor needs and shortages thereof to Sales, Operations Manager(s), Production Supervisor(s), and Warehouse team in order to maintain proper operating capacity.


• Notify Operations and Sales when scheduled shipments will not be achieved as planned.


• Interface with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and production personnel.


• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Etc.). 


• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems. 

• Exposure to the Made 2 Manage ERP system would be beneficial.

• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Understanding of production and supply chain procedures, assembly sequences and cycle times highly desired.


• Attention to detail and strong organization skills.


• Must have effective communication skills, verbal, written.


• Ability to be adaptable & flexible to changing workplace priorities with ability to change direction quickly.


• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to drive and follow through on tasks and projects.


• Ability to work independently using procedures.


• Good negotiation and influencing skills.


• Good analytical skills.


• Executes for results


• Strong customer service orientation with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.


• High School diploma required, 2-year – 4-year College degree preferred.


• Two years in a production/manufacturing environment required. 

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 and/or may require licensure under ITAR/EAR. 

 Lex is a Federal Contractor / COVID-19 Vaccine Required

EOE/AA /Vets/Disabled

Lex Products is a Drug Free Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities who can perform the position’s essential job functions.