The Production Planner is responsible for administering, organizing, and controlling material control functions of the plant, ensuring the flow of orders through the plant in a timely fashion to meet scheduled shipping dates.
- Print and coordinate Customer order and Manufacturing order paperwork.
- Update production schedule daily
- Assist in analyzing plant capacity data and order specifications to determine manufacturing schedule to drive optimal performance.
- Provide lead time direction to sales for new customer orders.
- Review the status of work in process with manufacturing to ensure work orders are on track and take necessary actions to resolve problems.
- Assist warehouse in troubleshooting material issues.
- Follow up on customer service questions regarding order status and shipping date changes.
- The position will include performing additional tasks as deemed necessary.
- Associates’ degree is preferred but equivalent work experience is considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and Excel.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in production planning, materials management, or related roles within a manufacturing environment
- Must be customer-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail is required.