Production Planner

Starplast USA • Humble, TX

77d

About The Position

The Production Scheduler/Planner plans and establishes production schedules to meet customer demands. Develops production schedules in accordance with sales forecast, plant and employee capacity, and new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational acumen and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with standard scheduling software and productivity suites.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, administration, or relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a production environment, especially in production scheduling.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, IQMS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective scheduling process to achieve production objectives.
• Analyze and address production issues in a timely fashion.
• Resolve manpower and material shortage problems in a timely manner.
• Schedule production for MFG and assembly - for TX and VA.
• Work with Demand Planning to schedule future needs.
• Work with operations to schedule mold changes/color changes/pack changes supporting the eventual safety stock levels.
• Use ERP/MRP system to monitor qualities of raw materials needed and on hand.
• Support purchasing and MFG as needed with inventory levels.
• Collaborate with IT/IQMS to drive MRP/auto scheduling process is started and maintain the schedule daily.
• Collaborate with Technical/Production leadership in TX and VA to schedule equipment PMs.
• Drive schedule attainment metric in MFG/ASSM in TX/VA.
• Communicate with Supervisors regarding the schedule to ensure proper adherence.
• Ensure production reporting is done correctly.
• Monitor floor with Supervisors to ensure schedule is being followed.
• Review production specifications and identify and report plant capacity constraints.
• Develop weekly production status reports for Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree