This position is a member of the Production Control department. The Production Control Planner II will report directly to the Production Control Manager.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data.
Confers with department supervisors to determine status of orders.
Expedites operations that are causing a delay in schedules.
Responsible for updating the appropriate Item Master Fields to support Engineering Changes, R&D, New Releases, and Drawing Updates.
Prepares list of required materials when needed.
Prepares various production reports.
Lead production meetings when needed to support Customer On-time Delivery
Ensures timely closure of completed work orders.
Responsible for the timely release of work orders to appropriate work centers.
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree with more than 7 years of job-specific experience
Associate's Degree with more than 9 years of job-specific experience
High School Diploma or GED with more than 17 years of job-specific experience
Skills & Relevant Work Experience
7 to 10 years Master Scheduling and Inventory Control experience
Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements a plus
Strong analytical skills required
Good written & verbal communication skills required
Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) and Capacity Planning
Self-starter with excellent organizational skills required
Strong computer skills (Information Systems; Microsoft Office; INFOR (XA, Mapics) or equivalent
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus
Programming experience a plus
Lean/6S & 6 Sigma Training/Certification a Plus
Travel Requirements: Less than 25%
EOE M/F/D/V
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