What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planning Analyst position at Milacron?
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Milacron is now hiring a Production Planning Analyst to support our team in Mt. Orab, OH!
The Production Planning Analyst is responsible for organizing production according to demand and parts availability. Under the direction of the Assembly Leader, this role ensures the products are produced on time for shipment in an efficient manner.
Work You’ll Do
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
Milacron is now hiring a Production Planning Analyst to support our team in Mt. Orab, OH!
The Production Planning Analyst is responsible for organizing production according to demand and parts availability. Under the direction of the Assembly Leader, this role ensures the products are produced on time for shipment in an efficient manner.
Work You’ll Do
- Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
- Plan and prioritize part start dates to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
- Determine production schedules and parts needed to cover production demand
- Assist in Scheduling shift assembly starts according to production needs and material availability
- Monitor jobs to ensure all parts kits are sequenced correctly
- Address part shortage issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
- Maintain parts book / files and resolve missing parts effectively
- Be familiar with engineering REV levels to ensure orders are current
- Collaborate with Warehouse, Assembly, Mt. Orab, and Buyer/Planners and other staff
- Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines
- Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
- Investigate production problems, analyze root causes and provide solutions
- Communicate production status to Group Lead on regular basis
- Analyze back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations
- Lead internal and external production meetings
- Oversee internal and external sub-contract work
- Manage and update company financial targets and forecasting
- Work with multiple departments both internal and external
- High school diploma or equivalent with 5-10 years relative experience in Manufacturing or combination of both education and experience OR Associate degree in business, engineering, or related field with 4-5 years of relative experience in manufacturing OR Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with JD Edwards
- Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
- Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
- Good at math and statistics
- Ability to read and understand blueprints to help with shop floor employees
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- May involve some repetitive motions, occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs.
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
