Production Planner
Havis Inc•Hilliard, OH
10d
About The Position
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and coordinating the daily production schedule to ensure customer delivery requirements are met while optimizing internal capacity and material availability. This role collaborates across multiple departments to drive accurate forecasting, realistic production plans, on-time customer delivery, and effective inventory management.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in production and capacity planning
- High School Diploma, College degree a plus
- Strong knowledge & experience in Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologies / problem-solving tools
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in data analysis and performance metric management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems or related software
- Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus
Nice To Haves
- Industry certifications, APICS or CPIM a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft NAV a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate an oversee all production planning activity for facility
- Carry out MRP in ERP daily to create production orders
- Ensure the production schedule supports on-time delivery goals
- Identify labor, capacity, or material constraints that may adversely affect on-time delivery
- Adjust resources or schedules as needed to maintain operational efficiency
- Communicate with Production, Purchasing, Sales and Shipping departments on a daily basis to optimize the production schedule
- Support bill of material (BOM) changes and transition plans to minimize scrap and reduce excess inventory
- Assist with expediting purchased items and production orders to support customer requirements
- Prepare and distribute production reports as directed by Supervisor
- Analyze and adjust order modifiers on quarterly basis to help increase inventory turns and improve operational efficiencies
- Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance planning processes
Benefits
- Company offers Health, Dental, Vision and 401(k) Plan with employer match
- 100% employer paid STD, LTD and Life & ADD benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits
- Competitive pay commensurate with education, skills, and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
