Production Planner - 1St Shift

Job Title: Production Planning Specialist

Department: Operations

Reports To: BP Champion / Project Manager

Position Type: Full Time / Exempt

Shift/ Schedule:1st Shift , 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday

Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00/Yearly

Purpose of PositionCoordinate and manage the production planning and scheduling for the manufacture of optical systems and subsystems. Work closely with the Manufacturing Manager and the Director of Supply Chain to make sound business decisions that positively impact the ability to meet the needs of our customers while satisfying quality, inventory, cost and delivery requirements.

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities
• Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Company Expectations

Flexibility

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work.

Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…

Communication

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position Competency

• 2 - 5 years’ experience planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment or contractor packaging environment.
• Fluency and proficiency in the practical application of MRP logic, DRP scheduling logic, order policies, and capacity planning.
• Knowledgeable in master scheduling, production planning and detailed scheduling, demand management, and purchasing.
• Experience with inventory management. Must be able to utilize multiple systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills necessary to develop the tools that enable a fluent production plan.
• Extremely organized and the capacity to multitask several priorities.
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate in writing and in meetings effectively.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills required with the ability to work well with all levels of employees and internal departments in a diverse environment.

Position Expectations

Administrative

• Schedule usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage
• Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory, i.e., loose pack, raw materials availability, along with product expiration date checks
• Work well with a functional areas/departments.
• Manage deadlines based on expectations, FG to meet customer demand and schedules.
• Manages all planning aspects, demand, work in progress and finished goods.
• Plan short term, mid-range and long term schedules.
• Utilize MRP techniques in conjunction with DRP.
• Develops a balanced schedule across two shifts and multiple lines of varying production.
• Works closely with Inventory Control, Purchasing and expediting to develop an optimal plan to meet customer needs.
• Develop daily schedule and communicates issues timely with alternative solutions.
• Participates and leads daily scheduling meeting.
• Lead daily Production planning meetings reviewing 72 hours out in terms of production plan discussing product availability, product demand for builds, etc.
• Prepares and distributes production schedules daily.
• Work with other planning team members ensuring daily communications are timely, informative and accurate.
• Ensure that follow up on customer requests via email, phone calls, and conference calls are acted and responded to same business day.

Food Safety & Quality

• Follow food/safety SOPs and AIB standards
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety