Production Planner

Insight•Hanover Park, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Planner at Insight, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the production schedule based on the lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. You will ensure that the production department has all the raw materials needed to fulfill the production schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in production planning, production scheduling and inventory OR 7 years’ experience in production planning, production scheduling and inventory planning
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, peers, and customers
Strong analytical skills, process oriented and ability to develop actionable plans
Ability to identify issues and take corrective/preventative actions along with the ability to work in fast paced, ever changing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and email programs.
Must demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities, deadlines, demands and assignments as needed
An understanding of lean-manufacturing principles

Nice To Haves

Prior SAP experience is a big plus!

Responsibilities

Analyzes distribution and production capacities and performs mathematical calculations to determine production schedule is attainable.
Plan and schedule floor for each operation according to routings sequences and lead times.
Update ship schedules based on job status and shortages of manufactured and purchased parts.
Release job orders to the shop floor and track inventory usage.
Complete production reports on orders, inventory levels and forecast weekly and month levels of shipments.
Meet with production supervisors to determine status of schedule / projects.
Ensure production plan supports sales plan and inventory targets (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, etc.); you may need to adjust production schedules as needed to meet customer expectations.
Participate in Department/Production specific projects.
Communicate concerns regarding manufacturing performance issues as necessary.
Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.