Production Planner

Mack Molding•Arlington, VT

67d

About The Position

The Production Planner develops and maintains Production/Materials schedules to ensure on-time delivery. This role coordinates changes and priorities with business units and is responsible for acknowledging customer orders, maintaining lead times, and coordinating material flow and availability. The planner will also maintain order status in MAPICS, ensure purchased parts are available before production begins, and assist the Material Manager with quarterly inventory. The position requires working professionally and cooperatively with coworkers, maintaining good attendance, flexibility, adaptability to changing business needs, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred; plus six months to one year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to see, read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Word Processing software
Knowledge of Spreadsheet software
Knowledge of Inventory software
Knowledge of Manufacturing software

Nice To Haves

Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains Production/Materials schedules
Attends morning Production/Materials meetings and reports on schedule status
Communicates Production/Materials changes and order changes
Acknowledges customer orders and maintain lead times
Coordinates material flow and availability
Maintains order status in MAPICS
Ensures purchased parts are available prior to Production/Materials start
Assists Material Manager with quarterly inventory
Works with coworkers in a professional and cooperative manner
Maintains good attendance, flexibility, adaptable to changing business needs, and continually learns and applies new skills
Meets minimum physical/mental demands with or without reasonable accommodations
Other duties as assigned