Manufacturing Production Planner
About The Position
The Manufacturing Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing production plans that support customer demand, maintain optimal inventory levels, and maximize the utilization of equipment and labor. The Manufacturing Production Planner partners with the Production Manager, team leads, inventory control, and the purchasing team to schedule and route jobs across the manufacturing floor.
Requirements
- Technical degree in machining or a manufacturing related field or at least two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems with strong computer skills.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of grinders, lathes, mills, CNC WC, CNC lathes and CNC mills
- Knowledge of metal components, including the use of calipers and drawings
Responsibilities
- Daily review of ERP Planning System output (workbenches), new customer orders and open jobs.
- Create and maintain a schedule for production, confirm Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing are correct, setting priorities.
- Monitor jobs as they flow through the manufacturing process.
- Coordinate job completion dates with Team Leaders, verify customer order due date, follow-up with shipping department on prioritized orders.
- Partner with leads, and production leadership to provide updates as needed
- Assist with production reporting.
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Competitive Medical Plans including HRA, with FSA option; Dental and Vision plans; Paid Time Off available Month 1; Eligibility for Parental Time; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 5 years; Profit Sharing after 1 Year of Employment; Company Paid Short-Term Disability; Optional Long-Term Disability; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans; Company Paid Life Insurance and Additional Options Available; Pet Insurance
- Hybrid Schedule may be Available Depending on Position
- Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
- Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical degrees
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
