Production Control Planner - (1st Shift)

Heartland Automotive, LLC.•Lafayette, IN

9m•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Liaison to material and part suppliers. Orders inbound materials and product to ensure constant flow to production area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, other duties assigned. 1. Create Purchase Orders using systematic inventory data to maintain inventory levels while providing no interruptions to the production departments. 2. Ensures a steady flow of all materials to keep a manufacturing line operating, while also maintaining adequate supplies without overbuying or wasting resources. 3. Excellent communication skills with supplier network. 4. Must be able to do their own research and inventorying of materials, as well as work with colleagues in other departments. 5. Understands how to conduct and analyze root cause analysis and problem resolution for all supply chain related issues. 6. Work with Logistics companies for on-time deliveries. 7. Interfaces within the operations team to ensure coordination of production. 8. Track, analyze and communicate key performance metrics to your manager. 9. Support and participate continuous improvement programs for Health, Safety and Environmental. 10. Support and enforce 5S goals in area Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement. Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback. Communication - Must be able to report any and all issues concerning lines or product with members of management. Must take an active role and participate in meetings as required.

Requirements

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as: probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The preferred background would include at least an Associate’s Degree in related field with at least 3 years experience in the field.
knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word.
Basic Knowledge of MRP system.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive is preferred.
Data base systems experience also preferred.

Responsibilities

Create Purchase Orders using systematic inventory data to maintain inventory levels while providing no interruptions to the production departments.
Ensures a steady flow of all materials to keep a manufacturing line operating, while also maintaining adequate supplies without overbuying or wasting resources.
Excellent communication skills with supplier network.
Must be able to do their own research and inventorying of materials, as well as work with colleagues in other departments.
Understands how to conduct and analyze root cause analysis and problem resolution for all supply chain related issues.
Work with Logistics companies for on-time deliveries.
Interfaces within the operations team to ensure coordination of production.
Track, analyze and communicate key performance metrics to your manager.
Support and participate continuous improvement programs for Health, Safety and Environmental.
Support and enforce 5S goals in area