What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at EMT International?
EMT International, a leading provider of digital finishing solutions, is seeking a Manufacturing and Capacity Production Planner to create and maintain production schedules per assembly, engineering, and manufacturing capacity to best meet the customer delivery requirements for new machines and replacement parts.
Manufacturing and Capacity Production Planner Responsibilities:
- Attend/Facilitate the production planning meetings for new machine orders to establish critical milestone durations for engineering, purchasing, machining, assembly, testing, and shipping.
- Analyze customer orders and help establish production schedules for timely delivery, based on customer demand, available capacity, and lead times
- Analyze capacity in the downstream operations and create rules for adjusting milestone dates while minimizing the impact of customer delivery dates
- Populate/maintain the production schedule for machines, and populate/maintain department specific production schedule with the use of MRP dashboards
- Create and release machine and part jobs into the ERP system upon release from engineering (machines) and sales (parts)
- Schedule and reschedule internal production jobs to maximize efficiencies in machining and assembly, also to meet customer due dates to ensure customer satisfaction
- Work with Machine Shop Manager to analyze capacity for make versus purchase and select the best option based on schedule requirements
- Work with Assembly Supervisors and Department Leads to drive schedule adherence and completion of production jobs
- Assist in the printing of part routing travelers and part drawings to be delivered to the machine shop
- Participate in weekly Production meeting to analyze current production status vs. schedule to determine whether job is on track
- Communicate schedule changes with the responsible salesperson for machines and part orders
- Monitor production and adjust the schedule for timely delivery
- Monitor the number of materials released to production
- Assist in inventory accuracy and adjustment
Manufacturing and Capacity Production Planner Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operation Management is preferred but not required
- Experience in Production Planning and Control in MRP environment, utilizing principals and concepts, is preferred
- Previous experience in metals manufacturing is required.
- Previous experience in production planning is required.
- Previous experience in MRP systems. Preferably Epicor.
About EMT International
At EMT International, our focus is to provide a secure and rewarding future for our employees. We are building a culture where collaboration fuels innovation, where your talents are both recognized and celebrated.
Together We Are Better!
- Open communication and feedback
- Leverage each other’s strengths!
- Transparency of information
- Share knowledge & learn from each other.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
Work-life Balance
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Flexible work schedules
Health and Wellbeing
- Clean, safe working environment
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Incentive Program
Have Fun and Give Back
- Sporting events such as baseball games and golf outings
- Anniversary and retirement celebrations, service awards, and new hire welcomes
- Community fundraisers, charitable events, and volunteering
