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SalaryDescription:
The Production Planner is responsible for assisting the Production Manager with planning and monitoring manufacturing schedules, as well as assisting with project preparation. This position will act as a liaison between the inventory department and assigned manufacturing department ensuring that all materials are stocked for each project.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plan, review, and update department production schedule; track the progress of the manufacturing process for each active project
- Read production schedules, drawings, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority
- Work with internal departments (inventory, quality assurance, purchasing) to optimize material availability and resolve any issues that may affect the schedule.
- Inform Production Manager of material status and consult with manager to determine how to resolve outstanding materials that could affect production
- Initiate picking process for timely delivery of materials from inventory to production department
- Evaluate factors that impact production schedules.
- Make recommendations to improve processes and procedure changes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Reading comprehension skills with the ability to interpret and follow written directions, blueprints, and engineering diagrams.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Basic math skills to meet technical specifications and measurements.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience/Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing, warehouse management, or other related field
Physical Requirements:
- Periods of standing, walking, and sitting at a desk using the machinery
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time.
- Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor
