Supv., Production Planning - Tifton

American Textile Company • Tifton, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator will work closely with the Production Supervisors, Shipping Clerks and Master Scheduler to ensure that the production schedule in the Duquesne facility is on track each day to meet Customer ship dates / times. They will ensure raw materials are available, work order packets are assembled, and finished product produced is correct. Responsible for strict adherence to published production standards and Company policies. This role is responsible for helping to insure the successful and on time completion of all scheduled work orders with production Supervisors, ensuring all resources are used in the most efficient means possible to insure production goals are met and or exceeded. It involves working closely with the Master Scheduler to schedule work orders to insure 100% on time delivery of product.

Requirements

• A knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• 3 years of similar experienced required
• High school diploma required
• PC literate, MS Office computer skills required.
• Solid math skills.

Nice To Haves

• some college course work preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for helping to insure the successful and on time completion of all scheduled work orders with production Supervisors. Insures all resources are used in the most efficient means possible to insure production goals are met and or exceeded. Works closely with the Master Scheduler to schedule work orders to insure 100% on time delivery of product.
• Oversees the movements of raw materials and finished goods to and from the production floor and shipping department ensuring accuracy of product count. Responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory control. Makes corrections to raw materials and finished goods in the AS400 system.
• Responsible for creating the daily production schedule. Assembles and distributes work order packets to the production floor. Changes work order structures based on substitution needs and product availability. Creates work orders and prework orders as needed. Review and make corrections to the Operator Screen Editor.
• Reviews all component needs required for production and packaging of work orders. Delegates work orders to appropriate work centers. Maintains various reports required by the GM of Duquesne Plant.
• Notifies GM, Supervisors and Master scheduler of any issues arising in Production. Daily communication to appropriate parties for any changes required, inventory issues, supply issues, procedural issues regarding pulling, scanning or negatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees