PC Planner/Scheduler

Fontana • Holly, MI

2d

About The Position

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief. This position is responsible for scheduling production on primary manufacturing equipment.
Forecasting and releasing raw material to the facility, ensuring inventory levels are maintained
under company targets with no stock outages. Continuous Improvement of processes is an
ongoing function of this position.
Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 movement
o Staging and storage systems
o Outside processMaterial flow studies
o Slow-moving inventory
o Obsolescence
o Outside process Inventory turns
o 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.

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

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: Outside process Materials handling and movement, Staging and storage systems, Outside processMaterial flow studies, Slow-moving inventory, Obsolescence, Outside process Inventory turns, 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