Production Planning Specialist
About The Position
American Building Supply (ABS), a subsidiary of JELD-WEN and a wholesale supplier of doors, door hardware, windows, and millwork, is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to support its Distribution division. The role leads production scheduling and organization, reviews incoming orders, evaluates resource needs and production capabilities, and coordinates schedules and changes with production stakeholders. It also supports production control, order entry and alterations, materials management, program implementation, training, and special projects. The specialist works with production teams and functional groups to understand factory needs and constraints, lead daily production meetings, and generate weekly and monthly production and capacity plans.
Requirements
- Two to four years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing process improvement techniques, including Continuous Improvement (JEM), SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and JIT.
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong teamwork skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training.
- Ability to motivate and empower others and resolve conflict.
- Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other applicable JELD-WEN computer software applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
- Willingness to cross-train in other office functions.
- Advanced computer skills and working knowledge of SAP MRP/ERP.
Responsibilities
- Lead production scheduling and organization for the plant or plants, including gathering drawings and material specifications.
- Review and sequence new orders, analyzing resource requirements, lead times, and production capabilities.
- Organize and print orders, retrieve drawings and part requirements in the internal resource management system, and create schedules at designated points throughout the day.
- Serve as the main point of contact for scheduling changes and ad-hoc build demand.
- Communicate regularly with key production stakeholders, including customer care, materials team members, and production leaders.
- Understand and assist with production control, order entry and alterations, and materials management processes.
- Assist management and staff with new program implementation, training, and support as needed.
- Attend regular staff meetings with management and share non-confidential information with personnel as needed.
- Participate in special department projects as determined by the Plant Manager or other appropriate supervisory personnel.
- Apply production planning and production scheduling best practices and principles.
- Engage with functional groups to determine manufacturing factory needs and constraints, and schedule work orders accordingly.
- Lead daily production meetings.
- Generate weekly and monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support organizational goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Up to 15 days of vacation leave accrued annually
- Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
