Production Planner

Production Planner, Instrument Transformer Equipment Corporation

Take your next career step at Instrument Transformer Equipment Corporation with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid.

ITEC is a leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team.

The company is at an exciting inflection as we continue to expand our existing brand portfolio and deepen relationships with new and existing customers. The Production Planner is responsible for the coordination of incoming sales orders within the production capacity plan. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and sales to manage a production schedule that ensures the delivery of products to our customers on time. The planner will also be responsible for closely monitoring daily production progress and leading regular communication of changes and priorities. They will work closely with production supervisors, sales teams, and other departments to communicate schedule updates, address production challenges, and resolve issues.

LOCATION: Fully Onsite - 2402 Walkup Ave. Monroe, NC 28110

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and communicate factory production schedule.
• Coordinate with operations and purchasing to obtain accurate delivery dates for new sales orders.
• Provide demand and capacity schedule for manpower planning.
• Create and monitor forecast versus actual inventory levels.
• Release and coordinate internal production work orders to support sales orders.
• Monitor and audit internal work order closure process for compliance.
• Determine material availability for production orders.
• Drive the timely picking and staging of inventory for production orders by warehouse personnel.
• Manage timely internal work order processing and audit process for compliance.
• Provide support and analysis for cycle counting adjustment and physical inventory activity.

Supplemental Duties

• Create and follow ISO type process instructions and procedures.
• Actively enforce company and procedures
• Provide subject matter expertise for software implementations and upgrades.
• Ensure the highest level of process compliance and accuracy are maintained for all activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Associate's degree
• Bachelor level college degree in business related subject area preferred.
• 3-5 years of production planning and scheduling experience
• Experience operating in an ERP system utilizing a work order process.
• History of working within a matrix type of organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work condition characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work primarily takes place in an office environment, however frequent visits to the manufacturing floor area are required.
• Exposure to traffic, dust, fumes, and loud noise that are routinely encountered in manufacturing plants.
• May encounter occasional stressful situations.
• Work may include responding to critical customer driven situations which may result in working some weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work regular shifts to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as assigned.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Competencies:

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.