Production Planner

SUMMARY

The Production planner is responsible for coordination of production workflow for one or multiple products, ensuring maximization of machine capacity and resource planning. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General Description 

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, forecast demand, and plan inventory levels to meet customer needs.
• Ensures a high level of delivery reliability for distribution centers while safeguarding company output and inventory targets.
• Aims to synchronize production requirement, space, and delivery commitment with demand.
• Routinely assess the plant sites and distribution centers space and inventory capacity to plan inventory levels
• Gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, stock levels, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.
•  Monitors daily production results and revises supply/demand responsive to changes in the flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other resources.
•  Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, or other database tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reporting. 

Relationship Management 

• Work collaboratively with other departments to improve efficiency and maximize performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with peers and leverage talent across the organization. 
• Lead periodic all-hands meetings to share direction/updates. Establish cadence for other departmental, project, subject-specific meetings as necessary. 

This description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other functions or tasks may be required as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Data Collection
• Forecasting
• Inventory Management 
• Production Scheduling
• Supplier Management
• Order Tracking
• ERP/ APS

Skills and Attributes

• Aligned with Company’s Core Values
  1. Devoted to Customers
  2. Positive Energy
  3. Cares
  4. Passionate for Growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. 
• Comfortable with ambiguity and competing priorities. 
• Confident, self-starter, change agent.

Qualifications and Experience 

• A relevant business degree 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment 
• Understanding of ERP systems, including bill of materials, work order management, and inventory control.
• Strong computer skills
• Proven track record of improving overall efficiencies, reducing cost, and leading teams to effect positive change within the organization. 
• Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.
• Microsoft Office experience (Outlook-Word-Excel).

Benefits

At Ideal Tridon Group and Wesanco-ZSI, we focus on benefits that cover your health, well-being, family, and future. Our comprehensive suite of Benefit options is offered to make it easier to stay physically, emotionally, and financially healthy. Some of our Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO
• Company Paid Holidays

Physical Requirement: 

Requires sitting for extended periods of time. Walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting of light to moderate weight objects (up to 30 lbs) may also be required. 

The list of skills and experience above represent the level of education, experience, skills, and knowledge expected of an ideal candidate and are associated with successfully performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

NOTE:

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty.