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SalaryAssociate Production Planner
Lodge Cast Iron is America’s oldest and largest manufacturer of cast iron cookware. Since 1896, we have been making heirloom-quality cookware and accessories in South Pittsburg, TN. Backed by over 120 years of experience, each piece of Lodge Cast Iron is crafted for durability and versatility. We don't just make cookware - we make memories that last for generations!
We have experienced incredible growth and expansion over the past 20 years. To continue this growth, we need talented, innovative, and passionate people to help continue the tradition and legacy of Lodge Cast Iron. As a family-owned company, we have an authentic culture and offer some of the best benefits around.
Position Summary
The Associate Production Planner is responsible for reviewing orders, products, and materials using inventory, sales orders, and forecast information thereby planning and communicating the information to the necessary departments to meet the delivery demands and requirements of our customers.
Responsibilities
- Review data, generate reports, and publish the information to departments.
- Identifies performance issues that affect the Supply Chain and initiates a problem-solving process (root cause analysis) if appropriate.
- Based on future customer demands, maintain safety stock inventory levels to protect against unforeseen events such as spikes in demand or supply shortages.
- Must update and/or manage the master production and packing schedule considering current inventory levels, production operations, and customer lead time to meet sales forecasts and customer orders. Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to manufacturing sequences and lead times.
- Analyze customer SKU-level forecasts and plan production orders to support demand.
- Plans sequence of products based on production, assembly, and other production operations to meet schedules and optimize plant efficiencies. Communicates with production supervisors and managers regarding the production schedule.
- Must have an understanding of all production planning processes, systems, and reporting. Tasks include analysis of forecast, sales, and inventory levels and addressing demand-related queries and challenges.
- Address scheduling-related questions and issues in a timely manner.
- All other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School degree required.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or relevant discipline preferred.
- Must understand production processes and capabilities and inventory management practices and procedures. Must be capable of quickly learning product knowledge and coordinating replenishment of Plant Processed Goods to maintain inventory levels.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in communication and math skills.
- Must have an advanced understanding of Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Resource Planning systems appropriate to the manufacturing industry, and Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting). Preference for SQL, VBA, Power Query, and Power BI.
- Must be a self-starter, highly organized, analytical thinker, strong attention to detail, and able to work well and communicate with all levels in the organization.
- Ability to multi-task and function effectively under pressure.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Possess knowledge of production operations to schedule production and help coordinate replenishment of raw materials used for manufacturing.
- Computer knowledge
- Data pooling, analysis, and reporting
- Technical capacity
- Communication proficiency
- Critical thinking and problem-solving/analysis
- Teamwork skills
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Profit Sharing bonus on a quarterly and deferred basis
- 401K Employer Match
- Onsite Medical Clinic and Fitness Center
- Family-owned and managed company
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Lodge Manufacturing participates in the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program.
