Production Planner

SPX Technologies • Kearneysville, WV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

For Radiodetection, the position will plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, inventory levels, and potential production or material supply disruptions to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost.
Primary position responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, tracking and overseeing Radiodetection associated products. Monitors materials inventories and collaborates with various departments to plan for stock and forecast requirements. Coordinates to ensure products are produced and shipped in support of organization’s sales targets and customer requirements.

Requirements

• PC skills, including but not limited to: Windows, Access, Excel, PPT, and Word
• Detail oriented with strong planning and organization skills and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership skills and inter/intra-departmental teamwork
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to work across functions
• Self-motivated/multitasker
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Planning or purchasing experience
• Warehouse/inventory management experience

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates workflow to meet customer agreed shipping dates with plant manager
• Completes delivery date input during sale order reviews
• Reserves and prints packing slips to shipping department
• Supplies weekly backlog and month end/quarter end forecast updates
• Coordinate with purchasing to maintain inventory levels of standard stock items
• Works closely with the sales team and sales forecast with respect to capacity planning and ordering of stock levels to meet the need of customer demand
• Communicates with sales/customer service personnel so they can keep the customer informed
• Supports new product launches as required; i.e. setting up inventory/sales parts
• Interfaces with purchasing manager in terms of material receiving and resolving any discrepancies/quality issues that may occur
• Maintains the highest level of accuracy for inventory count and satisfying the needs of customers with emphasis on quality service and timely delivery
• Identifying root cause of inventory issues and discrepancies with focus on continuous improvement
• Coordinating with other departments to suggest solutions
• Coordinates cycle count activities; reports and resolves discrepancies
• Maintains a safe work environment at all times by having safe work instructions, practices and procedures in place
• Primary back-up for plant manager responsibilities as follows: Printing and distributing shop orders as needed, Receiving finished/serialized goods on shop orders, Preparing job folders in advance, Allocating serial number stickers, Sticker labels for shipping, QC check list of serial numbers
• May be required to perform other jobs and duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED