Production Planner

Weasler Engineering Inc • West Bend, WI

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Developing and monitor production schedules by work center or production line and in accordance with the master schedule to meet customer requirements. Collaborates closely with shop floor supervisor and team on schedule execution and adherence. Maintains production schedule for the dedicated work centers; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and strive for continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to work in a shop environment implementing and executing projects and tasks.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and can interact well with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Understanding of warehouse / shop floor transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a team player – detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create daily / hourly production schedule by work center through the execute of the standardized production planning process for the plant and in accordance with the weekly master schedule.
• Participate in Production Schedule Review Meeting and obtain approval / signoff.
• Release daily/hourly workorders to the shop floor and follow-up with shop floor supervisor on execution status and mitigate any scheduling issues as needed.
• Monitor production schedule attainment and review with plant management team.
• Review potential raw material / component shortages withe the buyer planning team and adjust schedule accordingly.
• Monitor MRP Exception Messages.
• Maintain WIP and or finished goods inventory levels within targets.
• Reconcile Inventory discrepancies with Inventory Analyst.
• Inform management of issues impacting on-time delivery to customers.
• Determine labor requirements required to meet the schedule.
• Identifies opportunities for inventory days on hand reduction.
• Supports plant safety rules and safety observation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance options (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, long-term disability)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Lifestyle reimbursement ($150 Amazon gift card upon completion of annual physical)
• Wellness Program (health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, gift card incentives)
• Paid holidays (14)
• Holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
• Paid vacation
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level