Planner, Production

Motherson•Traverse City, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The objective of this role is to plan all production, stamping and hood loader operations, according to PRP demands established in ERP. Lead the Shipping/Receiving department. Support the production processes and shipping/receiving by ensuring that these processes have all necessary products and support available to meet production / customer requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years documented manufacturing experience.
Work requires the ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations well enough to generate and maintain accurate records and reports as normally acquired through completion of a high school education.
Analytical skills necessary in decision making and problem solving in: scheduling, making recommendations, costs, purchases, etc.
Exceptional communication skills are required for the effective training/guiding of personnel and dealing with customer concerns and requirements.
Forklift certified or be willing to learn to drive forklift.

Nice To Haves

If no job description, work with leader to create one, sent to C&B to grade, and send to AOR VP for approval.

Responsibilities

Plan daily/weekly/monthly production per PRP demand established by Customer Service.
Oversee raw material, packaging, etc. that they are available for scheduled runs, including ordering of all packaging and production support supplies and ensuring accuracy of associated inventories.
Schedule all shipments and track all product requiring secondary operations.
Maintaining communications with designated sub-contractors.
Support ERP functions by being the SPA for system issues and corrections.
Work with IT to continuously improve the ERP performance and efficiency for plant operation.
Responsible for assuring the proper documentation of all assigned aspects of the manufacturing operation metrics are performed and recorded according to IATF requirements.
Coordinate the Training for shipping receiving personnel as needed.
Lead the Shipping Receiving Personnel. Including time and attendance, hiring and disciplinary actions.
Ensure all Final Audited finished goods are placed into the warehouse in a timely manner by the Shipping/Receiving Clerk for efficient flow through in this area.
Receive all direct and indirect invoices and materials into ERP.
Report first time quality of production to plant manager and controller on a monthly basis.
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly production, scrap, and OEE reports.
Work closely with finance to ensure production and sales targets are met.
Ensure all scrap is weighed, logged.
Comply with and enforce the PKC Group Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.
Comply with the environmental work instructions applicable to their job position.
Report any deviation on the environmental operational controls established and communicate improvement initiatives.
Participate in EHS training.