Production Planner 2
About The Position
The Production Planner 2 owns the site's rough-cut capacity plan, Master Production Schedule (MPS), and Detailed Production Schedule (DPS). The role balances customer demand, capacity, and material availability to meet commitments. Responsibilities include releasing production schedules to the shop floor, creating production orders in SAP, and using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure materials are ready when needed. The planner resolves production-order and material issues in collaboration with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality. The role tracks schedule adherence, inventory, and backlog; uses data to identify risks and recommend actions; manages the current portfolio and New Product Introductions (NPIs); and contributes to process improvements.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience with Vocational Education.
- A Bachelor's Degree / Vocational Education in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; Operations Management; Supply Chain Management; Production Engineering; or equivalent.
- Must be able to successfully perform the minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
- US work authorization is required; candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
- Must reside in or within commuting distance to Minnesota.
Nice To Haves
- CPIM Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own the site's rough-cut capacity plan, Master Production Schedule (MPS), and Detailed Production Schedule (DPS).
- Balance customer demand, capacity, and material availability to keep commitments on track.
- Release production schedules to the shop floor and create production orders in SAP.
- Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure materials are ready when needed.
- Resolve production-order and material issues, working with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality.
- Track schedule adherence, inventory, and backlog; identify risks and recommend actions using data.
- Manage planning for the current portfolio and New Product Introductions (NPIs).
- Help drive process improvements.
Benefits
- Generous PTO.
- 401(k) with up to 7% match.
- HSA with company contribution.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Education reimbursement.
- Other benefits through the Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
