The production planner/scheduler is responsible for planning and managing production requirements for machine shop, assembly, and inspection schedules to meet customer delivery requirements in the most efficient manner to best utilize the company's capacity.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Establishes goals and plans production for Manufacturing, Assembly and Test, Marking and Cleaning areas to meet customer delivery requirementsAnalyzes sales order volume to support capacity and material requirement planningCollaborates with the machine shop manager to ensure schedules fulfill part availability requirementsWorks with the production and shipping supervisor to resolve any finished assembly scheduling issuesCoordinates with inspection department to manage flow of required work through the departmentMaintains and updates shortage and backlog reports and other related reports as requiredFollows up as required with all other team members, including management, to coordinate flow of materials and paperwork with the production schedules as neededInteracts with manufacturing personnel and management on a daily basis to maintain manufacturing efficiencies and provides planning updates to manufacturing, customer service or accounting as neededAdditional duties as assignedQualifications/Skills Minimum experience: 4-5 years in a manufacturing planner scheduler roleTechnical experience with ERP systems and Microsoft office products; Advanced Excel UserProblem solving- Identifies and resolves problems efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses logic and reasonTechnical Capacity – Is proficient in the technical manufacturing, planning and systems related skillsCost Consciousness – Works within an approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves company resourcesOral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questionsWritten Communication – Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing styles to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written informationPlanning/ Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources; Sets goals and objectivesPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions The employee will be working mostly in an office environmentMust be able to sit and stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to wear proper PPEMajor medical, dental and visionGenerous paid time off and holiday schedule#J-18808-Ljbffr
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