Production Planner *Local Applicants Only

Epicurean is a proud USA manufacturer of cutting board and kitchen tools. Since 2003, innovation, quality, functionality, and durability have been at the foundation of the Epicurean brand. Our products are designed and manufactured at our 60,000 square-foot facility located on the Duluth-Superior harbor in Superior, Wisconsin and are distributed worldwide.

Epicurean values include a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible USA-manufacturing, safe and ethical work environments, and high-quality products. Our small but mighty team enjoys a generous PTO and 401k plan, competitive wages and an exemplary benefit package.Occupational

Description:

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase orders for parts and components based on a master production schedule.

Duties and responsibilities:

· Coordinate with Operations Manager to meet production objectives.

· Maintain data integrity in production modules with MAS/SAGE.

· Schedule and release work orders to production to ensure orders are started on time and processed efficiently through operations to meet due dates.

· Develop and maintain working relationships with suppliers. Responsible for sourcing materials and components to ensure timelines are met

· Work with and coach production personnel in facilitating work order and inventory processes

· Assist in development and maintenance of department SOP’s

· Monitor and create systems and procedures to maintain accurate inventory levels for all materials

· Generate and analyze production reports as requested

· Participate in production and pre-production meetings.

· Partner with Sales, Product Development, and ownership as needed.

· Analyze, recommend, and implement improvements to the current systems.

· Back-up Inventory Controller

· Special projects as requested.

Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to read and interpret documents. Attention to detail and good communications skills required. Good computer skills.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or five years of production, plant, or general management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000