What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler position at Romac Industries, Inc.?
About the Job
Are you looking for a rewarding and lasting career with a local manufacturer? Romac is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler to join our team and contribute to our mission of “connecting people to water”. As our new team member, you will have a chance to play a key role in coordinating production schedules to meet customer demands, working collaboratively with various departments to ensure operational efficiency. This role operates under limited supervision.
Hours: Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 2:00 pm
Why join Romac?
Founded in 1969, Romac is committed to ‘connecting people to water,’ manufacturing innovative and high-quality American waterworks products, and exceeding our customers’ expectations, while positively impacting the lives of our employees.
People love to work at Romac because we all share the same Core Culture Values:
ONE ROMAC-Through humility, integrity, and determination we work together as ONE, to accomplish the objectives and priorities of the business.
PEOPLE FIRST-We care about the well-being and success of every person. Relationship development is central to everything we do.
CULTURE OF SOLUTIONS-We are curious, open, and flexible as we solve problems and strive to continuously improve.
ALL-IN ATTITUDE-We are committed to excellence and are fully engaged in helping move the company forward.
Responsibilities
- Demand Forecasting Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and management teams to understand demand forecasts and align production schedules with anticipated customer needs. Adjust and review inventory buffers based on these forecasts to ensure responsiveness.
- Buffer Level Management: Regularly assess and adjust inventory buffer levels based on variability in demand and supply, ensuring they are aligned with actual performance and market conditions.
- Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, production efficiency, and lead times; as well a system reliability, stability, and velocity. Generate/review reports to provide insights into operational performance and areas for improvement.
- Change Management: Manage changes in production plans or schedules due to unforeseen events (e.g., equipment breakdowns, material shortages) and communicate these changes effectively to all stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Actively participate in initiatives aimed at improving processes and reducing waste within the production environment, in line with Lean principles and DDMRP methodologies.
- Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to team members on DDMRP principles, inventory management practices, and the use of relevant software tools to enhance overall team capability.
- Product Review: Communicate with Product Structure to address any concerns or discrepancies related to an item’s Routing or bill of materials.
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively both in person and remotely.
- Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in Windows-based operating systems.
- Familiarity with Oracle or Similar software and its applications in production scheduling.
Compensation: $27.02 - $39.18
Romac provides employees with the following benefit options:
- Quarterly Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus
- Year-End Bonus
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 100% employer-paid medical plan option for employee-only coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready for an adventure and are interested in joining an industry leader that is making big impacts on the waterworks industry, we would love to hear from you!
Romac is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship based on a protected status or characteristic, as defined by federal, state, or local law
Salary : $27 - $39
