Production Planner

MEC•Mayville, WI

56d

About The Position

ONE MEC ONE MISSION! MEC has been named the largest metal fabricator in the nation for 15 years running… and our mission is to stay at the top! MEC is a continually growing metal fabricator that’s been around for 80 years. We got to the top by empowering our team members to do what’s right for our customers, while providing state-of-the-art equipment and growth opportunities for those that aspire to do more! We’re looking for candidates that exhibit a strong work ethic, dependability and who also believe in our company values. As Production Planner at MEC, you will support production in the areas of sales order management, forecast management, customer interface and work order maintenance. Planning, Scheduling, and coordinating production to meet the customer demand outlined in MRP using planning parameters. Review and update planning parameters in alignment with changes of demand, utilizing capacity, while accommodating inventory goals. Revises schedules and issues work orders to suit order changes, cancellations and/or revised forecasts. Determines revised plan in the event of failures to meet schedules. Notifies customer service in the event of failures in meeting shipping schedules. Researches late parts, identifies and brings bottlenecks to manufacturing's attention. Works closely with engineering and customer service to implement engineering changes and monitors structure (bill of material) problems. Works closely with Master Scheduling to ensure all master plans are maintained and executed. Expedites, as needed, any late deliveries from outside vendors, sub-contract, etc. Analyzes production data to find ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize costs

Requirements

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in related field
one to three years planning experience
APICS Certification and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

support production in the areas of sales order management, forecast management, customer interface and work order maintenance
Planning, Scheduling, and coordinating production to meet the customer demand outlined in MRP using planning parameters
Review and update planning parameters in alignment with changes of demand, utilizing capacity, while accommodating inventory goals
Revises schedules and issues work orders to suit order changes, cancellations and/or revised forecasts
Determines revised plan in the event of failures to meet schedules
Notifies customer service in the event of failures in meeting shipping schedules
Researches late parts, identifies and brings bottlenecks to manufacturing's attention
Works closely with engineering and customer service to implement engineering changes and monitors structure (bill of material) problems
Works closely with Master Scheduling to ensure all master plans are maintained and executed
Expedites, as needed, any late deliveries from outside vendors, sub-contract, etc
Analyzes production data to find ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize costs