Production Planner

Raycap Inc • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Production Planner to support the efficient scheduling and monitoring of production activities in our assembly lines and machinery workshop. The ideal candidate will have basic experience with SAP, a methodical mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, including handling change order requests effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Technology Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field. Equivalent experience is also acceptable.
• 1–3 years in production planning or a related role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of SAP (Material Master, Production Planning Module preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel -vlookup/pivot functions are a must-, Word, PowerPoint).
• Methodical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Exposure to machinery workshops or heavy equipment assembly processes.
• Smartsheet knowledge would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating production schedules based on order requirements, resource availability and inventory of raw materials.
• Monitor workflows to ensure timely completion of tasks on the assembly lines.
• Respond promptly and effectively to change order requests, ensuring minimal disruption to production timelines.
• Use SAP software to input, analyze, and track production orders, inventory levels, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure the availability of materials and components.
• Work closely with the quality control team to minimize defects and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Adapt to unexpected challenges in the production process and provide innovative solutions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize productivity, shipment and delivery schedule and reduce costs.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports using SAP and other tools.
• Perform basic capacity analysis.

Benefits

• A competitive benefit package
• A generous 401(k) employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• 10 company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level