Production Planner

Alkegen•Fulton, NY

18d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 5 years of applicable manufacturing experience
Certification in APICS, ASCM, or DDI
Fundamental knowledge of: Manufacturing processes and objectives MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
Proficient in Adaptive Coaching skills: listening, asking, and responding.
Five years of planning, scheduling, or inventory control experience.
Strong communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with a wide range of technical, sales and manufacturing personnel.
Strong computer skills, MS Office, and use of MRP/ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Formal Project Management training preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains production schedules, establishes priorities for specific customer orders and revises schedule according to changes in customer requirements.
Maintain safety stock levels of approved WIP and Finished Goods.
Facilitates product planning to meet required shipment dates.
Provides plant work order updates on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Develops an integrated, optimized monthly/weekly production plan based on campaign length considerations, production constraints, and forecasted/dependent demand to maintain plant productivity and on-time delivery.
Performs daily download of orders and maintains the accuracy of order status in the BPCS system.
Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and adjust schedules as required to achieve specific objectives.
Provide timely responses to sales in support of customer inquires and quotations, to ensure customer orders are fulfilled in accordance with lead time expectations.
Work as part of the Supply Chain Team to maximize flow of information and materials throughout the site.
Maintains and projects a positive attitude in potentially high-stress situations.
Assists in Alkegen’s mission to create a cleaner, quieter, and safer world.