Production Planner

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for the development of the production schedule and manufacturing plan consistent with finished product demand, resource availability, and inventory level objectives.
• Optimizes resource planning operations through reduced set ups, family scheduling, etc.
• Schedules the production of material through the plant to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels
• Provide information to and coordinates with Purchasing Department to aid in the schedule for consumption of component parts and glass
• Maintains open communication with customers, manufacturing and support personnel, and subcontractors to assure manufacturing plans are clearly understood and fulfilled
• Coordinates with Maintenance and Engineering for scheduled down-time, PMs, equipment upgrades, etc.
• Assists in coordinating engineering changes
• Participates in new product development programs
• Interfaces with NMI/GSC and schedules pre-customer release development runs
• Maintains accurate records and documentation for history and audit purposes
• Supports departmental activities by serving as backup for other Materials positions as required.
• Prepares and publishes daily and weekly schedules
• Develops 12 week plan by part number
• Maintains updated procedures in support of Pilkington Quality System Requirements
• Provides assistance to Purchasing to determine material usage per part for annual blanket order estimation
• Review work in process material status on production floor
• Conduct daily scheduling meetings
• Minimizes/eliminates obsolete material
• Participates in monthly/annual physical inventories
• Verifies Bill of Material and Routing accuracy
• Maintains the Material Master records
• On call 24/7 to respond to customer and scheduling questions
• Conducts all business affairs in accordance with Pilkington’s business philosophy and Standards of Business Conduct
• Responsible for following the Environmental, Quality, and Safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned
• Adherence to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and it’s Values and Principles

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in materials management or logistics operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of plant operations and production processes.
• Proven analytical abilities in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capacities.
• Skilled at solving practical problems and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and foster collaboration across departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Experienced in using SAP or comparable ERP systems for materials and production management.

Qualifications Desired:

• 3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Certification
• APICS Certification
• SAP S/4HANA