Production Planner

Boon Edam, Inc. • Lillington, NC

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About The Position

The Production Planner reviews, schedules, and communicates orders to production and coordinates document control system procedures. The role checks orders for completeness, accuracy, and correct production configuration, working with Sales to clarify customer requirements and resolve issues before orders are released. The planner maintains the production schedule, communicates priorities across operations, responds to lead-time and order-status questions, and prepares production reports and performance measures. The position also works to improve systems and data flows to provide better insight into value-stream processes and reduce waste in the planning process.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical specialty; a bachelor's degree is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in a production environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and contribute to team success.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to balance the needs of the organization and the customer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metal fabrication or assembly.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with MS Access.
• ERP experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review orders for completeness, accuracy, and correct production configuration; work with Sales to clarify customer requirements and correct orders before release to production.
• Organize and enter orders into the production schedule.
• Communicate orders to production leadership.
• Update the production schedule to communicate priorities to operations personnel, including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Leadership.
• Work with Sales to respond to lead-time questions and provide order-status updates.
• Prepare and distribute key performance measures and production reports.
• Improve systems and data streams to provide insight into value-stream processes and eliminate waste from the planning process flow.
• Coordinate document control system procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid medical premiums for the employee and family.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree