Production Planner

Job description

Production Planner
$45/HR
Indianola, PA Production Planner Overview:
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure the efficient use of resources and timely delivery of products. This role involves coordinating with various departments, analyzing production data, and optimizing processes to meet production goals while minimizing costs. Key Working Relationships:
• This position will be primarily working with several of the cross functional teams including: Production and Warehouse Shift Leadership Teams, Plant Quality and Engineering Team across multiple sites, members of Supply Chain Planning Sub Cluster including – Operational Planning, E2E Network Management team and Supply Planning & Change Management and MSAT and Project Teams Production Planner Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints
• Optimize resource allocation, including labor, equipment, and materials, to maximize efficiency
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement
• Prepare reports on production performance, efficiency, and inventory levels for management review
• Work closely with production, quality control, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products up and down the value chain
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align production plans with business objectives
• Responsible for and maintains SAP planning parameters and master data Qualifications:
• BA/BS required in related field (Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Business, Information Technology)
• 5+ years of total experience including minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Product Supply discipline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders effectively
• Ability to build relationships and influence other members of the organization to help achieve goals and increase performance
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and analytical skills
• Manages complexity in production planning process at 24/7 manufacturing site
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills to ensure timely delivery of deliverables
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with SAP and MRP systems Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in Power BI and analytics tools
• Familiarity with Product Supply System (PSS) and other lean manufacturing principles and practices