Production Planner Scheduler

Job Title:                  Production Planner

Reports To:              Chief Operating Officer

Date:                          October 25, 2021

Job Summary:

Develop and monitor production schedules for manufacturing to ensure that production deadlines are met

Essential Functions:

·        Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.

·        Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.

·        Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.

·        Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.

·        Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.

·        Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.

·        Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.

·        Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.

·        Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.

·        Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.

·        Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.

·        Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.

·        Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.

·        Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.

·        Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.

·        Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.

·        Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.

Qualifications:

·     Two year technical degree or 4 year college degree.

·     Manufacturing experience desirable.

·     Training in QSR/ISO regulations desirable.

·     Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·     Able to work with multiple departments and diverse individuals.

·     Must have minimum of 2 years planning experience.

·     Must have experience in and knowledge of manufacturing documentation, measuring tools, microscope, tooling qualifications, and process validation.

·     Must be able to create written production procedures.

·      Must be able to prioritize projects and multi-task.