Production Planner (MI & SC)

MAPAL Group • Fountain Inn, SC

3d

About The Position

MAPAL Inc. is the US subsidiary of the MAPAL Group. It employs more than 160 team members at two locations in the United States to ensure superior customer satisfaction. The Port Huron site, located 50 miles north of Detroit, focuses on the manufacturing and reconditioning of PCD tools. It is the U.S. Headquarters for sales, engineering, design and administration.

The MAPAL Group is an international supplier of precision tools for the machining of almost all materials. The family business has 4,850 employees worldwide and sees itself as a technology partner to its customers.Interesting and challenging tasks, good opportunities for development and the attractive working conditions of a modern company are the basis for long-term working relationships.

Requirements

• 2–4-year degree, desired (Technical and/or Vocation degree- Metal machining/Apprenticeship/Drafting/Engineering) and/or equivalent experience
• Above average technical knowledge; Exceptional Active listening; Knowledge of problem-solving methodology such as 5-why logic tree.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: SAP and Lotus Notes. Working knowledge of software programs and computers
• Production planning experience within Make to Order/specials products operation
• Ability to think and operate at both strategic and tactical levels; Building strong, proactive relationships
• 2-4 years’ experience with the cutting tool industry working with and/or preparing production schedules in relation to process times (5-8 years’ experience in manufacturing and processing for tooling industry, desired)
• Demonstrated experience in production scheduling/processing; quotation preparation
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated; independent and capable to make decisions.
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• High energy level with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focused; ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• IMPORTANT BEHAVIORS: Collaboration with other functions across supply chain; Customer Centric; Continually seeking improvements to process; Responsibility and accountability; Honesty and openness

Responsibilities

• Order Review & Release
• Review orders before releasing, ensuring that the order is evaluated before release in regard to capacity, capability, material availability
• Detail Scheduling
• Review and maintain with production, work center schedules ensuring: Capacity constraints (bottlenecks) are observed and updated, Weekly production plans are balanced with capacity, Using capability matrix decide to make or buy
• Delivery Service
• Attend daily production meetings to ensure production plan is executed
• Work with production on remedies that may affect 1st conformation date
• Liaising with customer service any changes to 1st conformation date
• Manage expedite orders into plan
• Work with production, procurement and sales to implement actions to improve delivery reliability.
• Data Maintenance
• Maintain & continually update static data in SAP to ensure accurate information is available to make key decisions
• Item master data, lead times, machine utilization, queue days, shift and holiday patterns
• Product structures, set up and run times, subcontract steps
• Industrial Engineering
• Review and investigate variances of actual cycle times vs standard, material yield. This will enable correct data to be maintained with SAP ensuring accurate costing and scheduling.
• Exceeds and exhibit all MAPAL Inc behaviors as defined by policy, procedure and standards
• Ensure written flow charts, work instructions and/or standards for each position responsibility is consistent and accurate. Update, refine and adjust as needed or required
• Actively participates in all cross-functional team projects and assignments as directed by Plant Manager
• Additional responsibilities as needs present

Benefits

• Market competitive salary
• Benefit eligibility and vesting that start on your 1st day with us! (Medical, vision, dental, std, ltd, 401k)
• Opportunities for career development
• Training here and abroad
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs that include onsite annual physicals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level