Production Planner

Job Description

The Production Planner / Scheduler is primarily responsible for scheduling and coordinating work and material flow within or between departments. Key tasks are scheduling the work centers based on routings or other capacity tools, maintaining acceptable inventory levels, controlling costs, maximizing customer On Time Delivery deliveries, and to support and lead improvement projects within the logistics organization. This position interacts regularly with employees, management, senior management, internal customers, and suppliers. The level of quality and accuracy displayed in the performance of this job will have an impact on the daily operations of the department and, ultimately, customer satisfaction.

Job Description:

• Use lean principles and tools to improve processes in the entire value stream (supplier to customer).
• Leads improvement efforts in the area of information flow between customer, sales and supplying plants to establish and improve the material supply chain and service level to the customer.
• Uses an ERP system, Macola, to determine items to be ordered and generate production orders.
• Commit sales shipping dates or expedite dates as required
• Develop, establish, and maintain customer and supplier master data in relation to ordering, and shipping material to meet customer demands.
• Analyze and monitor key planning parameters (i.e. order changes, inventory levels, obsolescence, etc.).
• Collaborate with appropriate areas to plan work center capacity requirements based on the order profile (customer requirements) and to schedule and release customer orders into the appropriate work center.
• Support new product introductions (phase-ins/phase-outs) and engineering/revision changes with sales, production team and supplying plant to meet customer requirements while minimizing obsolescence risk.
• Work closely with internal suppliers to solve shortage or short lead time requirements.
• Work closely with Purchasing to solve shortages or short lead time requirements
• Regularly review inventory to identify E&O, surplus, parts in transition, and generate scrapping proposals.
• Perform other essential and related duties as may be assigned.
• Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
• Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed schedule changes.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
• Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
  
  

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Business management, Supply Chain Management or similar discipline from an accredited school plus 2-5 years in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Capacity Planning, Production planning, Purchasing or similar discipline.
• APICS – CPIM preferred
• Macola or similar ERP system using inventory control methods (i.e., MRP); MS Office familiarity.
• MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  
  

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

EEO Policy Statement: Myers EPS has always been and remains committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons without regard to that person’s membership in any protected class, including but not limited to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, preference or identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, handicap or disability, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, and those holding a GED, consistent with business necessity and the safe performance of the job.