Production Planner

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.•Flora, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Requirements

Proven experience in production planning and manufacturing processes.
Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
Experience with ERP systems.
Understanding of advanced planning techniques and MRP.
Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems; working knowledge of SAP MM is a plus.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
Experience in decision making and crisis management.
Great communication skills to interact with team members and upper management.
Knowledgeable of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.

Nice To Haves

working knowledge of SAP MM is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage production planning activities to maximize the use of the organization's resources and meet established production specifications and schedules.
Monitor material inventories, track progress of production, and review factors which affect schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
Coordinate and plan production priorities, workflow, and schedule.
Maintain and update the production schedule in line with changes in customer demand or internal interruptions.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to understand customer requirements and product specifications.
Identify bottlenecks in operation processes and find possible solutions to maximize efficiency.
Review production plans to identify and report potential risks to management.
Work with the procurement team to maintain the inventory level and ensure that materials are available for production as required.
Assist in preparing and maintaining operational reports and records such as production costs, production rates, tool consumption, and labor hours.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality control standards.
Communicate production status updates to stakeholders and management.
Develop strategies to improve the efficiency of production and workflow.
Analyze current production performance and make recommendations for improvements.
Plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and equipment layouts to optimize production efficiency.
Support new product introduction to production including planning for raw materials and production ramp up.