PC Planner/Scheduler

Fontana Gruppo • Holly, MI

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About The Position

This position is responsible for scheduling production on primary manufacturing equipment.Forecasting and releasing raw material to the facility, ensuring inventory levels are maintainedunder company targets with no stock outages. Continuous Improvement of processes is anongoing function of this position. Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Makes reasoned decisions in the execution of materials processes (authority to take actiondeemed necessary); identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for exception and variancesituations Assists in the development and implementation of programs and policies, e.g. inventoryreduction, cash flow, supplier development, etc. Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and develops recommendations based onquantitative analysis (as appropriate, gain approval and participate in implementation). May function as team leader or project manager. Develops programs at the plant operations level or for specific programs at a division level. Analyzes, recommends, and implements improvement plans for:o Outside process Materials handling and movemento Staging and storage systemso Outside processMaterial flow studieso Slow-moving inventoryo Obsolescenceo Outside process Inventory turnso QC hold Analyzes ship requirements and makes recommendations and requests to outside processorsto cover customer shipments and manage WIP levels.. Advises forecast adjustments to the supply base to ensure supplier inventory levels are aligned with current and future production requirements. Executes daily shortage list and call. Organizes some freight between processes. Reviews short-term (4 weeks) capacity constraints and recommends corrective actions to eliminate constraints and other process bottlenecks.Measurements:● On-time delivery of 95% or greater.● Shortages target under 15 Freight and Break-in targets● Inventory Levels at DOC (Days of Coverage) targets● Minimizes aged inventory to less than 5% of totals

Requirements

• BA or BS degree, or evident appropriate skill and knowledge
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Production/Materials Planner
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Action Oriented: Motivated and enjoys his/her work.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts and information to differentlisteners/audiences
• Customer Service: Customer Service orientation is focusing one's efforts on discovering andmeeting the customer's needs. This includes being able to develop trust in all relationships.Customers include, but are not limited to internal and external associates, peers, colleagues,community members, external agencies or anyone that the person is trying to help.
• Excellence: Motivated and able to consistently achieve the highest performance level.
• Innovation: Innovation is an effort to improve performance by doing new things. It can includethe introduction of an innovative procedure unknown in the work unit or in the organization (butknown elsewhere). It can also include the invention of techniques or methods.
• Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct truthful individual; can present theunvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes;doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Teamwork: The ability to work cooperatively with others in the accomplishment of joint tasks andcommon objectives. Involves understanding team dynamics, fostering collaboration, providing atangible contribution and listening and responding to the input of others in a manner that createsan environment of mutual trust and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Fastener/Manufacturing industry experience
• Previous experience in Continuous Improvement and value stream mapping

Responsibilities

• Makes reasoned decisions in the execution of materials processes (authority to take action deemed necessary); identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for exception and variance situations
• Assists in the development and implementation of programs and policies, e.g. inventory reduction, cash flow, supplier development, etc.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and develops recommendations based on quantitative analysis (as appropriate, gain approval and participate in implementation).
• May function as team leader or project manager.
• Develops programs at the plant operations level or for specific programs at a division level.
• Analyzes, recommends, and implements improvement plans for:o Outside process Materials handling and movemento Staging and storage systemso Outside processMaterial flow studieso Slow-moving inventoryo Obsolescenceo Outside process Inventory turnso QC hold
• Analyzes ship requirements and makes recommendations and requests to outside processors to cover customer shipments and manage WIP levels.
• Advises forecast adjustments to the supply base to ensure supplier inventory levels are aligned with current and future production requirements.
• Executes daily shortage list and call.
• Organizes some freight between processes.
• Reviews short-term (4 weeks) capacity constraints and recommends corrective actions to eliminate constraints and other process bottlenecks.

Benefits

• Acument offers exciting and challenging opportunities. We strive to hire and develop the right people; stimulating personal and professional development. As part of our Acument Team you'll enjoy competitive compensation and benefits. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth, recognition and you will gain exposure to internal and external customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees