Production Planner

Duravant • Jonesboro, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

FMH Conveyors is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within and between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules. The role reviews and distributes production, work, and shipment schedules; coordinates with department supervisors on work progress and completion dates; monitors inventory levels; resolves production problems; and tracks KPIs related to production efficiency.

As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Production Planner collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and HR to execute company strategies, meet budgets, and carry out planned work-unit processes. The role also demonstrates hands-on leadership alongside the Director of Supply Chain & Logistics in implementing the organization’s cultural beliefs and values.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP systems experience and willingness and ability to learn new computer software programs.
• Strong analytical, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production managers.
• Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to an eight-hour shift; ascend; push and pull up to 50 pounds; and bend, twist, and reach to check freight, stack boxes, and label.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lean concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct capacity analysis by specific work center.
• Expedite and prioritize work orders by coordinating and managing daily production schedule meetings.
• Issue and track production orders, ensuring required material is supplied to the production floor according to the production schedule.
• Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Interface with manufacturing and purchasing staff on material status and production planning issues.
• Maintain production item master setup, set up daily production entries, and post production entries.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment and involve appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Follow safety and security procedures, use equipment and materials properly, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Oversee cycle counts.
• Analyze labor on daily production reports.
• Review company policies and procedures regularly and notify the Director of Manufacturing when revisions may improve departmental work efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit packages supporting employees' health, well-being, and financial security.
• Education and training programs, including an educational assistance program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree