Production Planner

About the Organization RENK is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America is headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan with over 350 team members including our sister plants in Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

The Production Planner is repsonsible for ensuring efficient production scheduling and material planning to meet customer demand and optimize manufactuirng processes. This role works closely with the production team and procurement to maintain smooth operations and minimize production delays.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasted demand, inventory levels.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products while minimizing downtime and inefficiencies.
• Monitor and analye material requirements to ensure the availability of materials and components for production.
• Track and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages.
• Pro-actively address and resolve production scheduling and material availability issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Implement best practices in planning and scheduling to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Effective communication with vendors.
• Monitoring and updating the status of outgoing and incoming shipments.
• Data entry
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Knowledge of production planning
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in scheduling and inventory management
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills

• Quickbooks
  
  

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.