Production Planner

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review work orders and issue travelers
• Daily production and business planning based on demand
• Review backlog, work orders,
• Initiate jobs by purchase orders of materials based on Po's, quote details / lead time and price negotiation / quality-spec.
• Plans and prepares production schedules for production.
• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Monitors scheduled workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Monitors sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department management to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports.
• May prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Production Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK CONTACTS:

This position interfaces with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing personnel, administrative personnel, and customers.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This position requires lifting of up to 25lbs. Substantial walking and standing for long periods of time. Position will require, stooping, kneeling, sitting, walking and standing for long periods. Additionally, candidate will require the use of fingers and wrist for clerical and associated tasks. Position will require ability to read and follow guidelines, including Engineering, Quality, safety policies and procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled candidates.

SAFETY:

Must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment may have noise levels ranging from medium to quiet. The environment for this position varies from clean, climate controlled offices to manufacturing and warehouse areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent 1-3 years’ experience in production planning capacity.

• Computer skills; and MS Office proficiency required, Word, Excel, and Outlook, a must.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and professional business correspondence a must.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills.

This job description portrays in general terms the type and level(s) of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training. The company reserves the rights to modify, supplement, delete, or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in the position description, in the company’s sole and absolute discretion. Duties other than those expressly specified may be assigned from time to time.