What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner II position at Zeus Industrial Products and Careers?
Job Summary
Zeus is one of the world’s leading polymer solutions providers. We design, develop, and manufacture custom, precision polymer extrusions, serving medical and industrial markets. The Planner II is a production planner that develops daily/weekly production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met. They determine material, equipment, and labor requirements, prepare status and performance reports, and resolve production issues.
- Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
- Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
- Schedule shift according to production needs
- Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and report issues with production
- Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
- Obtain output information (number of finished products)
- Review standard product levels (min/max) and replenish as required.
- Assist sales in expediting orders as required.
- Track customer supplied product.
- Maximize production efficiency through reduced changeovers, machine downtime, and downtime due to material/component shortages.
- Continuously improve strategic planning processes involving forecasting, demand management, and Kanban methods.
- College Degree and 3 years of planning experience and/or equivalent experience or 5 years of industry experience
- Exhibited Knowledge of Analytical Thinking
- Excel Proficient including working knowledge of extracts, look ups and pivot tables
- APICS certification preferred.
- 3-5 years prior/related experience in manufacturing.
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Strong organizational, planning, attention to details, and communications skills
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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