Task Planner - 1st Shift

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Shelby, OH

12d•$38,300 - $61,600•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for reviewing and distributing production and order processing work to meet shipment schedules. The Task Planner will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, monitor workloads, and collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient material flow. They will use the warehouse management system to release tasks, analyze the status of released work, and provide problem-solving assistance related to resource planning and order status. The position also involves running reports to track open customer orders and performing daily 6S activities to maintain an organized and safe work area.

Requirements

Self- motivated and results driven
Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Ability to fluctuate regular schedule based on customer needs
Good problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Organizational skills
Ability to learn, use and train on all systems and equipment associated with their assigned department.
Intermediate PC skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization
Ability to work, contribute and succeed in a team environment
Must be able to work in an office and factory setting
Must be flexible with shift at times, based on business needs

Responsibilities

Reviews and distributes production work and order processing work to meet shipment schedules.
Confers with department supervisors and group leaders to determine progress of work.
Coordinates and expedites the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments.
Monitors workload for all areas of the operation.
Collaborates with various departments to manage efficient flow of all materials.
Communicates with employees, supervisors, shipping, or planning.
Uses warehouse management system to release tasks to support the daily schedules.
Constantly analyzes the status and priorities of released work to ensure on time completion.
Provides problem solving assistance and root cause analysis to all levels of the organization related to resource planning and order status.
Runs reports to monitor open customer orders to ensure on time completion.
Responsible for daily 6S activities, such as housekeeping, maintaining an organized and safe work area, and any appropriate paperwork/check sheets.
Other duties as assigned.