PRODUCTION PLANNER/SCHEDULER

Job Title: Production Planner/Scheduler                                   Location: Michigan City, IN                                                           Reports to:   Production Manager General Purpose of the Position:The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for accurate preparation of manufacturing instruction sheets/routers, raw material allocations, manufacturing data files, and entry of the manufacturing instructions sheets/routers in the scheduling system. Maintain electronic & hard copy filing of relevant manufacturing generated documentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare daily production schedules. Issue all work orders per production schedule. Create manufacturing instruction sheets / routers, allocate raw material, enter the MIS data into the scheduling system. Compile worksheets and specifications of orders. Maintain data files of open orders and future resource requirements. Monitor future requirements versus known capacities bringing potential imbalances to management attention. Participate with material requirement planning. Assist with cycle counting. Ensure integrity of data entry. Work with supervisors / team leaders to coordinate operations and activities with and between departments. Constantly look for improvements and help implement solutions. Participate in annual inventory. Create forms and documents in MS Excel / MS Word. Assist with sales activities as needed. Other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements:   College Degree preferred; High School Diploma required Previous production planning and inventory control experience required. Experience with MRP/ERP systems required; Dynamics 365 experience would be a plus. Experience and knowledge of the wire making process may be substituted for previous experience in planning, inventory control and MRP/ERP systems. Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.   Competencies: High level of accuracy. Detail/results oriented. Analytical thinker. Strong problem identification, reasoning ability, and problem resolution. Clear and concise communication skills (both verbal and written). Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Customer focus. Excellent time management skills. Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.