Production Planner

TOLEDO TOOL & DIE•Toledo, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team! Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio. Toledo Tool & Die is adding Production Schedulers to our team to support our continued growth. This is a full-time position based Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment. WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU: Weekly pay 10 paid holidays Paid Time Off 401k Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION: Precise attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively Strong work ethic Positive attitude Consistent attendance Willingness to learn Safety minded POSITION SUMMARY: Our Company is a manufacturing facility dependent on the machines working properly for production goals to stay on schedule. This role spends most of the time coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within and between departments according to to the customer releases. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules; conferring with supervisors to determine progress of work and completion times; and compiling reports on progress of work inventory levels, costs and production problems.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, or other related field or four (4) years of on-the-job experience in lieu of education.
Two (2) to four (4) of practical on-the-job experience in a procurement/planning function or other related role.
Proactive and takes ownership to resolve problems and issues, obtaining cooperation while dealing with a variety of changing situations under stress.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Decision-making and prioritization.
Time management.
Data-driven planning and continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) as applies to scheduling and data management.
Experience with PLEX Manufacturing software preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLEX Manufacturing software preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s production capacity.
Responsible for the data entry and analysis of Customer Releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and capacity.
Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Operations team to ensure schedules are realistic and achievable.
Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate equipment downtime, material shortages, or changes in customer requirements while collaborating with TTD leadership.
Communicate schedule changes and priorities to relevant departments and customers.
Monitor work orders to ensure on-time completion and delivery.
Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
Identifies and implements process improvements to increase scheduling efficiency and production flow.
Generates and distributes production reports to management.
Revise production schedules when required due to material shortages, equipment failure or other interruptions while collaborating with TTD leadership and supervisors.
Confer with appropriate TTD leadership, vendors and/or customers to coordinate production and shipping activities and to resolve complaints and eliminate delays.
Authority to stop production if unsafe conditions or poor quality exist.
Perform other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor or other TTD Management representatives.