Production Planner/Scheduler

KLN ENTERPRISES INC • Delano, MN

1d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Production Planner/Scheduler position is responsible for managing and maintaining an accurate schedule for the can and treat production.

Requirements

• 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent purchasing experience
• Knowledge of purchasing and negotiating
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Exceptional leadership, supervisory and delegation skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Teamwork, work closely with and cooperate with others
• Takes initiative, works independently and acts proactively
• Strong problem solving skills and good judgement and reasoning abilities
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels
• Works closely with the purchasing team to ensure all items are onsite to meet demands
• Collaborate with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgement to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed
• Integrates sales orders with Customer Service; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates
• Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff
• Documents SOPs for daily responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k Match Opportunity
• Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees