Production Planner

Essential Functions:

• Draws up individual department schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Track the daily production status.
• Prepares production reports.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare weekly production, work-in-process, and stock on-hand.
• Understands the basic operating functions, to include the limitations of all the machinery being scheduled.

Required Education & Experience:

• Associates Degree or strong mathematical background; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Manufacturing.
• Must be proficient using SAP.
• Must have good communication skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge, Internet software and Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word Processing software.
• Must have a basic knowledge or training of 5's, Lean Manufacturing, Lockout & Tagout procedures, and manufacturing plant safety, environmental, and quality training. Knowledge of MMOG and other customer requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in related field
• APICS experience
• Experience in automotive manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven businesses
• Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

In addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional health and welfare benefits package to all of our employees. As a member of our team you will be eligible to participate in a full menu of benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurances; company and voluntary life insurances; paid time off; and, a matching 401(k) plan. Take advantage of the diverse career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.