Production Planner/Buyer
About The Position
All America Threaded Products has an opportunity available for a Production Planner/Buyer! The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually and is eligible for our full Benefits Package, including health, dental, life, and 401k. The Workweek for this position Full-Time, (40 hours per week) 7:00AM – 3:30PM. This position will work on-site at our facility in Lancaster, PA. All America Threaded Products is a leading manufacturer of threaded products including threaded rod and U-Bolts. Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager, this position will be responsible for managing our supply chain, procuring raw materials, and overseeing production schedules. Primary duties include:
Requirements
- We a seeking a person with at least 7 years of purchasing/production planning experience (any combination of education and experience), preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with LEAN principles of manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
- Experience with production forecasting, supply chain management, price negotiation, and anticipating production needs.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products with an emphasis on Excel (ability to create pivot tables and dashboards).
Nice To Haves
- APICS/ASCM certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating workflow on the shop floor for multiple products.
- Assessing overall needs for equipment and raw material, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring sufficient stock of raw materials to meet production demands.
- Maintaining MTR (Mill Test Report) process.
- Working with new and current raw material vendors to negotiate prices and manage shipping timetables.
- Working with the sales team to determine reasonable lead times for our customers.
- Resolving quality issues with suppliers.
- Understanding metal market trends and applying knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
- Monitor capacity planning tools to ensure the optimal level of production capability is available to meet the forecast demand.
- Coordinating the production of one or more products and ensuring promptness and accuracy.
- Reporting on the production status and other issues to upper management.
- Ensuring a smooth material flow in the production facility.
- Maintain the schedule for production and outside services.
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- short term and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- paid holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
