Production Planner

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Planner is responsible for organizing and planning production according to demand and quality standards. This position will be responsible to ensure Hyosung goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner.

The Production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations
• Schedule shift according to production needs
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Keep paperwork organized
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience as a production planner.
• Ability to function in a self-directed environment.
• Must excel in a fast-paced, agile environment where critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are required for success.
• Proven experience as production planner
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Good at math and statistics
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• High school diploma; Further education or certification is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Nautilus Hyosung America, Inc. recognizes and values the diversity of its employees, customers and business partners.
Equal Opportunity Employer ~ Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran