Planner

Trelleborg•Fort Wayne, IN

26d

About The Position

The Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining production and delivery schedules for an assigned value stream to maximize on-time delivery and production efficiencies. This role involves rescheduling and prioritizing shop completion dates, preparing work order packets, tracking machine utilization, and assisting with cycle and inventory counts. The Planner ensures the accuracy of system transactions in J.D. Edwards and prepares progress reports on KPIs and capacity. This position also requires coordination with managers and other planners across value streams, collaboration with Purchasing to meet material requirements, and participation in weekly planning meetings to review capacity and labor needs. Additionally, the Planner will participate in or lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Clear understanding of On Time Delivery (OTD) forecasting and scheduling of material requirements.
Proficient use of Excel Workbooks in order to manage work order data and to provide tools and resources for effective scheduling.
Two year degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with J.D. Edwards ERP a plus.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment and outside production services, as well as inventory control of these items.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills.
Proficient in M.S. Office.
Lean Manufacturing knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain production and delivery schedules for assigned value stream to maximize on-time delivery and production efficiencies (labor, machine, equipment).
Reschedule and prioritize shop completion dates as required.
Prepare work order packets for production.
Track machine utilization as needed.
Assist with cycle and inventory counts.
Ensure accuracy of system transactions in J.D. Edwards.
Prepare and maintain progress reports for value stream (KPI, capacity, etc.).
Work with managers and other planners to coordinate operation activities between value streams.
Work with Purchasing to ensure raw material and purchased parts requirements are met.
Participate in weekly planning meetings to review capacity constraints and labor needs.
Participate in or potentially lead Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.