Description

SMT, Inc. is recruiting for our sister company, Oak Ridge Industries, a division of The Rise Companies. Oak Ridge has an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner/Scheduler in their Washington, NC office. This position plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.

As an employee of Oak Ridge Industries, you will enjoy a stable work environment along with a great benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Accountabilities: 

· Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements. 

· Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule. 

· Utilize ERP system to auto-generate manufacturing work orders.

· Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages.

· Notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers

· Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved. 

· Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory. 

· Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. 

· Hold weekly scheduling meetings with planners and shop leads.

· Performs other duties as required. 

Requirements

Requirements: 

· Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

· Minimum of 3 years production planning experience in a machine shop/fabrication.

· Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.

· Excellent communication skills. 

· Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.

· Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.

· In-depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.

· Minimum high school diploma or equivalent 

· Good communications skills

Experience Required: 3 to 5 Years.

Education Required: High School or equivalent. 

Job Status: Full Time