Production Planner

Alleguard•Monticello, AR

13d

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, preparing, issuing, controlling production schedules, and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Ensures establishing the short- and long-term schedule in order to maximize efficiency.

Requirements

Strong understanding of the production requirements.
Prior experience as a production planner in the industry preferred
Good understanding of the industry market trends and conditions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
Meticulous and diligent

Responsibilities

Coordinates and plans production activities to improve efficiency.
Establish short and long-term production schedules for the plant and others.
Analyze back orders, current orders, and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations.
Develop the firm production schedule and communicate to appropriate production leads and management.
In charge of establishing block and fabrication molding schedules that complement the operations schedule; molding tailored logs for certain customers in order to reduce waste.
Maintain reports for production planning activities and sequences.
Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines.
Communicate plans, production delays, and upcoming risks to the Plant and Production Manager.
In charge of performing inventory cycle counts as required monthly, quarterly, and yearly for the Plant.
Communicates the production schedule and any potential problems with scheduling, operations, transportation, and sales.
Other duties assigned as needed or required