What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner 2 position at Leupold & Stevens, Inc.?
Production Planner 2
Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 (DOE)
Please Refer to Req #25-027
For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.
At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.
Our benefits package is amazing:
- affordable health and dental insurance
- a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
- a generous tuition reimbursement program
- company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
- profit sharing
- and great product discounts (to name a few)
What You’ll Be Doing as a Production Planner 2:
Plans and reviews Finite Production Schedules supporting the sales plan and development of inventory strategies, ordering parameters and inventory levels for components and finished goods. Performs data analysis, project management, research, and process re-engineering related to planning processes. Actively engages in continuous improvement activities.
- Manages load and capacity for assigned work centers. Plans and schedules workflow according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times for specific product lines.
- Works interdepartmentally to identify then resolve component shortages and manufacturing constraints.
- Oversees planning system activities to ensure effective functionality. Provides functional systems support to the Planning Team. Helps to develop priorities for system improvements and coordinate system changes.
- Ensures timely processing of engineering change orders with proper planning and disposition of manufactured parts. Expedites resources to ensure that schedules are met.
- Partners with Manufacturing to ensure that proper WIP inventory controls and procedures are in place and followed.
- Provides data analysis and maintains core material metrics.
- Assists in developing and implementing Lean Systems for manufactured and procured products including shortage root cause determination and resolution for specific products.
- Reviews, accurately reports, and maintains manufacturing part requirements and information.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on scheduling and capacity planning issues.
- Ensures item master integrity/data integrity, troubleshoots planning system challenges leading to improvement recommendations. Corrects errors and evaluates issues as appropriate.
- Coordinates and conducts training for curriculum specific to Planning, focusing on industry best practices and current business processes.
- Participates in projects as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Production Planner 2:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or related field preferred including 3 years of manufacturing or supply chain related experience. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.
- Experience with Oracle ERP and/or Logility MRP systems strongly preferred.
- Functional understanding of discrete manufacturing, ERP planning functionality, and capacity planning.
- Has ability to compile, verify, and interpret data; develop and maintain database structures and file management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate future resources requirements to meet long term manufacturing objectives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and perform multiple and/or concurrent duties through self-initiated organization skills and attention to detail.
Work Environment for a Production Planner 2:
Work is performed in a normal office environment with exposure to the manufacturing environment.
For details on positions and to apply, go to:
www.leupold.com/careers
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
- A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.
- With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.
- Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.
- We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
