Planner Scheduler

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Do you have production scheduling experience and are looking for a new opportunity? Knape & Vogt is looking for an experienced Planner Scheduler to join our industry leading team!? Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!? Company Overview: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers. Whats In It For You: Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays 401K with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Programs Bonus and Merit opportunities

Requirements

At least 2 years of planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
College Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
Effective communication skills, ability to work effectively with all levels of organization
Strong ERP systems experience (Oracle preferred)

Responsibilities

You will be planning and preparing production schedules for the manufacturing of KVs industrial and commercial products.
Draws up production schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet in stock dates as determined by the inventory stocking plan
Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
Communicates with department supervisors to determine status of the current schedule and optimization of the upcoming schedule
Maintains inventory levels for assigned value streams
Prepares production reports and purchase orders to obtain materials