Production Planner

PJ Trailers•Tigertown, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Production Planner plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the flow of products (trailers and parts) through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing production orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.

Requirements

Production and Processing – Preferred Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Ability to interact well with production and sales.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; College degree in related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years production planning experience in a related industry

Responsibilities

Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements
Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
Support purchasing or expedite suppliers’ purchase orders if required
Utilize ERP system to release production orders as scheduled
Participates in the actions to maintain inventory metrics according to company goals
Release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking
Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages
Notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers
Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory
Make recommendations within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Performs other duties as required