Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Production Planner to join our team! The Production Planner is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and tracking of workflow throughout a manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities:
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Developing schedules: Preparing daily and weekly schedules for product lines or departments
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Coordinating with staff: Communicating with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules based on changes in availability
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Balancing capacity: Balancing existing labor and machine capacity to maximize efficiency
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Improving processes: Examining all aspects of the scheduling process, including historical data, to improve production processes
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Reporting to leadership: Reporting to the leadership team regarding existing orders, challenges, and production forecasting
- Confer with other departments to determine progress of work and completion dates
- Review and communicate production status reports
- Qualifications:
- Previous experience in production, planning, or other related fields
- Previous ERP experience
- Strong project management skills
- Detailed & organized
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Computer savvy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in teams
