Production Planner, WinDet

Moxtek•Orem, UT

66d

About The Position

Oversee planning of the production value stream of WINDET products from raw materials to shipment. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Shipping and Purchasing to create and drive the schedule for providing product to best meet customer needs. Oversee Part Number and Bill of Material management for existing and new products. Identify and drive process improvement activities to reduce scrap, overproducing and over-inventory situations, and to reduce production lead times.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' experience in a production planning / materials control function or equivalent combination of education and experience
Hands-on experience in developing master production schedules and materials requirements plans
Demonstrated planning experience in support of high customer service levels in a complex supply chain environment
Demonstrated experience transitioning new products into production
Demonstrated experience participating in or driving improvement projects
Knowledge of VISUAL Manufacturing or a similar ERP system
Familiar with product construction and application; demonstrated understanding of manufacturing methods, techniques, and equipment as it relates to defined value streams
Ability to fit in and work well with all types of personalities and temperaments
Ability to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
Computer literacy applied to scheduling and data management, to include overall Microsoft Office platforms
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills using a formal methodology (PDCA, 8D, etc.)
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form in English
Solid time management and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate with multiple departments

Nice To Haves

Current APICS CPIM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Sales, Production, and Purchasing to manage the production schedule
Establish priorities for manufacturing based on Production schedule and Sales forecast
Plan for spikes in demand, special orders, or potential opportunities
Provide lead-time information for customer demand
Coordinate repair or replacement of returned materials
Manage inventory levels and accuracy in the ERP system
Create and transact work orders
Monitor and reconcile inventory discrepancies
Establish and maintain settings for MRP or Kanban fulfillment
Coordinate disposition of non-conforming materials
Manage the Bill of Materials in the ERP system
Create & manage part numbers and bills of materials
Monitor and adjust costed bills of material for sub-assemblies and finished goods
Co-own department metrics such as revenue, on-time delivery, inventory write-off, etc.
Co-own action plans to drive improvements in key metrics
Additional tasks that may be assigned