Production Planner

Englert Inc.•Perth Amboy, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

For 60 years Englert has been the gold standard and a leading manufacturer of metal roofing and gutter systems. We are built on a simple core principle, dedicating ourselves to helping our customers succeed. At Englert, we are more than just top-quality metal roofing and gutters. We are industry pioneers, on the cutting edge of innovation to continuously meet the challenges of a changing world, and with our unmatched customer service teams, we will be with you every step of the way to ensure your success.We are actively seeking a dedicated and results-driven Production Planner. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing production line schedules, tracking production progress to plan, identifying factors that affect schedule adherence, and coordinating planning process improvements.The production scheduler is responsible for meeting customer delivery requirements, planning for the best use of the plant’s productive capacity, and managing inventory levels.Join our highly collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to grow your career while making a direct impact on operational success. Apply today

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline.
3 to 5 years of experience in a production planning/materials controls function in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient in advanced analytics, including preparation and manipulation of large data sets.
Advanced MS Excel skills include pivot tables and formulas. Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Experience and familiarity with ERP / MRP and Planning systems.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in logistics or supply chain.
Experience with reporting and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the weekly plant planning cycle. This includes the analysis of the customer order and demand input, development of a weekly capacity constrained production plan by work center, coordination of corrective/preventive actions, and communication.
Plan and schedule workflow for each department and work center according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Utilize MRP and planning tools to balance service and efficiency, adjust production schedules to meet changes in customer demand or maintain production flow during unplanned events.
Manage finished goods and work-in-process inventories to stock targets, ensuring the production schedule maintains product availability.
Identify constraints that may lead to product shortages and coordinate contingency plans.
Provide maximum visibility to the production plan, replenishment needs, and potential issues by communicating across all functions to resolve issues that impact schedule performance.
Create and maintain all procedures, reports and documentation related to a sustainable, effective production scheduling process.
Maintain weekly metrics on production attainment to plan, variance from safety stock levels, and finished goods item level days of supply