MP&L Production Planner
Description
Opportunity to work as an MP&L Production Planner, responsible for the production scheduling to support our production and customer requirements. The roles and responsibilities listed are not meant to be all-inclusive. The needs of the company may require individuals to perform other functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Create a Master Production Plan for designated products, including manufacturing lead times
- Providing the plant with a daily production plan consistent with the plant capacity and sales forecast and issues releases
- Manage supplier releases in an ERP system to ensure product availability for production.
- Manage physical inventory and cycle counting activities
- Responsible for cycle counts and inventory control
- Communicates tool changes to production floor to fulfill production schedule.
- Balance inventory levels, piece and freight costs.
- Control releases to minimize obsolescence while supporting customer's requirements
- Manage international freight to ensure product availability for production while meeting inventory targets
- Freight bill reconciliation, coordination of 3PL freight studies, monitor supplier conformance to designated carriers, review opportunities for improvements and cost savings
- Premium freight reports internally
- Support requests/study for logistics costs
- Coordinate Logistics providers as required; expedite production parts if necessary
- Utilize vendor delivery performance system for all suppliers providing production parts
- Manage supplier related inventory metrics
- Support and participate in EHS Objectives
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Five+ years production planning and scheduling experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Bachelor degree in field related with production and inventory control and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience using SAP required
- Experience using MRP/ERP system-SAP preferred
- Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency requirements as related to scheduling activities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, organization skills
- Strong problem solving and analysis skills
- Ability to understand customer demand and how to alter production to meet demand as well as an ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities
- Strong knowledge of shipping & receiving functions including international freight
- Previous automotive is a plus, but not necessary
COMPETENCIES
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team environment. |
· Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities |
· Valid Driver’s license |
· Safety and environmental certification preferred · Ability to provide reports required by State/Fed Government and company management · Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. |
PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Add physical and/or mental demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Standing up to 5 hours per day.
- Standing up to 8 hours per day.
- Walking up to 3 hours per day
- Frequent bending, reaching with arms forward/above the shoulders.
- Pushing / Pulling up to 20 lbs 1 hours per day.
- Ability to stay focused for extended periods.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to analyze information, identify problems.
- Etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Add description of where the job will be performed (i.e. office, production floor, warehouse, etc.) including environmental factors such as heat, cold, etc., if applicable.
- Plant work environment with seasonal fluctuations in temperature (hotter in the summer, cooler in the winter)
- Exposure to noise and bright lights.
- Required to wear company-issued personal protective equipment such as steel toe shoes, glasses, gloves, etc.
TRAVEL
N/A
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.