What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at PJ Trailers?
Job Description
Production Planner plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the flow of products (trailers and parts) through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing production orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.
Accountabilities
∙ Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements
∙ Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
∙ Support purchasing or expedite suppliers’ purchase orders if required
∙ Utilize ERP system to release production orders as scheduled
∙ Participates in the actions to maintain inventory metrics according to company goals
∙ Release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking
∙ Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages
∙ Notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers
∙ Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
∙ Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory
∙ Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Requirements
∙ Performs other duties as required
∙ Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
∙ Ability to interact well with production and sales.
∙ Excellent communication skills.
∙ Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
∙ Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
∙ In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
∙ Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; College degree in related field preferred
∙ Minimum of 5 years production planning experience in a related industry
Career Level Required Experienced (Non‐Manager) Experience Required 5 to 7 Years Education Required High School or equivalent Job Type Employee Job Status Full Time
