Production Planner

RIDE Coach and Bus • Lancaster, CA

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About The Position

A manufacturing planner is responsible for creating and administering the schedule for the manufacturing process of a product. The planner oversees operations, ensures products are shipped to customers, and supports customer satisfaction. The position assists managers with production planning, scheduling, risk mitigation, process improvement, and coordination across departments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management, or a college degree in any field plus three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional planning skills.
• Analytical ability.
• Ability to balance short-term and long-term strategy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to earn trust.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong math and statistics skills.

Nice To Haves

• A certificate from the Association for Operations Management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Hold NPR meetings before production starts to review projects and ensure departments and materials are prepared.
• Assist the Department Manager in developing production plans and timelines based on production specifications and customer requirements.
• Assist the Production Manager in determining production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications.
• Assist the Production Manager in planning workflow and schedules for production departments.
• Assist with production delay and risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Notify Project Managers of delays and outages.
• Assist the Production Manager in evaluating current production processes and recommending improvements.
• Conduct daily meetings to track production schedules.
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Resolve production issues and promptly escalate unresolved issues to management.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and other supply chain departments, and collaborate with quality control, engineering, project management, supply chain, and other staff.
• Conduct regular audits of manufacturing capacity, workforce size, and production specifications.
• Prepare detailed reports about each manufacturing process cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time