What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Velcro Companies?
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Work Shift :
First Shift - Somersworth (United States of America)
Work Shift Time :
7 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM
Job Objective :
The Production Planner is responsible for collaboratively working with others to plan and execute manufacturing build plans. The Production Planner will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service and other functional areas as required to optimize customer order fulfillment and manufacturing efficiencies.
Essential Job Functions :
- Execution of daily production control tasks as assigned including creating and maintaining production schedules to meet customer and inventory goals.
- Analyze sales orders within planning lead time ensuring material is available to fulfill scheduled orders, make recommended order changes based on material availability and / or capacity
- Help with troubleshooting and dealing with exceptions to product flow, recommend solutions.
- Initiates counter measures to resolve issues, develop capability, and ensure resolution.
- Measures, and reports on, assigned KPIs.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple conflicting projects.
- Manage discrepant, excess and obsolete inventory to minimize inventory exposure.
- Actively participate in, and lead, process improvements and projects.
- Active collaboration with manufacturing support team in root-cause resolution of issues affecting SQDIPs.
- Analyze and set inventory levels based upon the lean replenishment practices and / or associated enterprise software.
Job Qualifications :
PERKS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM :
At Velcro USA Inc., we truly value our employees. We strive to support each and every employee by providing a safe and healthy work environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Velcro USA Inc. offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off designed to meet the needs of our workforce. Advancement and growth opportunities are offered and encouraged to all employees.
Health and Welfare Benefits :
Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
Time-Off Benefits
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
13 Paid Company Holidays
Other Benefits and Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar®
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Resource Groups
Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
