Production Scheduler Planner

Victaulic•Lawrenceville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Victaulic is seeking a Production Scheduler Planner to join their team at the Lawrenceville Foundry in Tioga, PA. This role is responsible for managing and directing manufacturing activities to ensure high product availability and customer service. The position involves managing MRP and Kanban requirements, handling inventory levels, and collaborating with various departments to improve performance and material flow. Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, committed to constructing a better world through innovation, sustainability, and employee development. This facility is an OSHA VPP Star Site, emphasizing a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Requirements

Competency in Microsoft Office applications required.
Good organizational, analytical problem solving, and communication skills required.
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
Must be responsible and self-motivated.
Willing to work extra hours as project or production needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree preferred.
Previous experience in Materials Management in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (kanban, “pull”, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies.
Ensure safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility.
Conduct safety training topics as required or needed.
Attend all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
Promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes.
Manage and direct manufacturing activities to ensure a high level of product availability and customer service.
Manage both MRP and Kanban requirements, and distribute and maintain manufacturing orders.
Handle all inquiries or expedited delivery for assigned products.
Respond to requests in a timely manner and follow-through on commitments.
Manage component inventory levels and finished goods inventory through performance monitoring and implement lead-time reduction opportunities.
Regularly review planning data and kanban levels.
Maintain all system Planning Data for assigned items.
Help ensure inventory accuracy.
Conduct kanban and inventory audits.
Assist Production Personnel in identifying and correcting problems found.
Work closely with supervisors and management to determine production priorities, overtime requirements, and capacity or component issues.
Help develop and maintain appropriate measurements of above.
Continually work to improve performance and material flow by identifying root causes of problems and solving using process improvement techniques.
Participate in and lead Process Improvement activities.
Develop and implement solutions working with manufacturing supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Management, Customer Care, and hourly personnel as appropriate.
Assist with process and procedure documentation, and training of salaried and hourly personnel.
Complete or help coordinate other related, supporting projects as assigned.