What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at The Greer Group Inc.?
The Greer Group is recruiting a Direct Hire Production Planner in a foam manufacturing facility is responsible for developing and managing production schedules that align with customer demands, inventory levels, and production capacity. This role ensures efficient workflow and resource utilization while minimizing downtime and waste, tailored to the unique processes of foam manufacturing. Production Planning & Scheduling : Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for foam extrusion, lamination, conversion, and other processes.Align production schedules with customer orders, shipping deadlines, and inventory requirements.Adjust plans to account for equipment downtime, raw material availability, and other contingencies.Inventory & Material Coordination : Monitor raw materials like polyethylene resins, cross-linking agents, and other inputs to ensure consistent supply.Coordinate with the Purchasing team to maintain adequate stock levels for foam production.Manage finished goods inventory to balance customer needs with warehouse capacity.Collaboration Across Departments : Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Sales teams to align on priorities and address issues.Communicate changes to schedules and production priorities effectively across all levels.Support efforts to minimize lead times and meet customer delivery expectations.Data Management & Analysis : Maintain accurate records of production schedules, work orders, and output data.Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, capacity constraints, or bottlenecks.Generate reports to track key metrics like on-time delivery, throughput, and waste rates.Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency.Recommend changes in production flow, staffing, or equipment usage to enhance performance.Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives specific to foam production.Problem Resolution : Quickly address and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, or quality issues.Provide alternative solutions to minimize production disruptions and maintain delivery timelines.Requirements : Education : Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, manufacturing management, or a related field.Equivalent experience in production planning may be considered.Experience : 3-5 years of production planning experience, preferably in a foam manufacturing or similar industry.Familiarity with processes like extrusion, lamination, and foam conversion is highly desirable.Skills & Competencies : Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., MRP / ERP systems).Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Strong communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization.Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.Preferred Qualifications : Experience in cross-linked foam manufacturing.APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.Knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2015 quality management systems.Benefits : Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time off401 K with match
