Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Description

The Production Planner is integral to the smooth functioning of the Supply Shain and Manufacturing / Assembly departments. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of inventory management, data analysis, interdepartmental coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include establishing the manufacturing and assembly schedules, determining resource requirements and identifying bottlenecks, setting production targets, managing inventory levels and targets, and reporting on production status to management.

Reporting

Supply Chain Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Monitor raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock, collaborating with procurement and shipping to ensure timely deliveries.
• Estimate material and capacity needs for production runs. Coordinate directly with manufacturing and assembly leadership to help assign resources effectively to meet production targets.
• Identify bottlenecks based on product mix to optimize production flow.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure products meet quality standards. Communicate with Procurement to elevate raw material issues and constraints immediately.
• Track production metrics like output, efficiency, and scrap to identify areas for improvement. This will include development and upkeep of reports on production status, performance metrics, etc.
• Work closely with various departments including sales, procurement / supply chain, shipping / receiving, manufacturing, and quality to ensure smooth production flow.
• Work with ERP system to utilize all tools available; address accuracy-related systemic issues and data management to ensure alignment of physical inventory with system records.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and productivity, implementing best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications

Compensation

Salary exempt position, including health, vision, dental, & disability insurance, PTO, and 401K benefits.