Planner/Scheduler controller

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a qualified Production Planner Scheduler/ Controller to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills.

· Maintain the production schedule and other reports as required.

· Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation.

· Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies.

· Coordinate production workflow for multiple products.

· Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.

· Determine manpower, equipment and components needed to cover production demand.

· Schedule shift per production needs; monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.

· Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.

· Prepare and submit status and performance reports.

· Keep paperwork organized.

· Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, procurement, and other staff.

· Build quality into work. Ensure processes are consistent with quality objectives; be aware of current quality levels versus target levels.

· Develop and achieve departmental/company goals and controls; make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality, and productivity.

· Coordinate on-site suppliers.

· Support and actively participate in Continuous Improvement activities E.G. Lean, Six Sigma

· Perform related tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Bachelors or Associate degree highly preferred with proven experience as production planner.

· Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.

· Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning).

· Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

· Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook) and MS Projects.

· Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

· Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in planning and resource allocation?
• What software tools have you used for scheduling (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Project)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, MA 01104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000