Production Planner

Are you a planning professional with experience in a manufacturing setting? Are you looking for the chance to grow and learn with an experienced team? Then working one of the best employers in the West Michigan area may be just what you need! Become a part of an organization that prides itself on 100% delivery and zero backorders through teamwork and collaboration.

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Production Planner to join our growing global team. The chosen candidate would be responsible for interacting with a cross-functional team to plan the output of our production operations.  

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where employees truly believe in the products they produce and the culture is focused on putting people first, working better together, being customer centered, forward thinking and always committed to excellence.

Flexco has consistently been named to the list of West Michigan’s "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" and called a “Beacon of volunteerism and generosity in the Grand Rapids community” by United Way.

Material planners at Flexco can expect a starting compensation of between $25.00 and $31.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Flexco offers generous packages including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Pension plan
• 401k with 2% company match
• 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance

Production Planner

Location: Grand Rapids

Department: Materials Management

Purpose: Perform duties to maintain the master schedule within assigned product group to ensure customer goals are met and available resources are being used efficiently. Purchase supporting materials as needed.

What you will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in related field 
• The ability to Perform duties to maintain the master schedule within assigned product groups to ensure customer goals are met and available resources are being used efficiently. 
• The ability to exercise judgment to analyze and determine production order release dates, guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies. 

What you will be doing: 

• Work from forecast data, planning reports, sales data, ERP system, and instructions:
• Analyze and determine when to release production orders based on availability of materials, production capacity, due dates and suggested start dates.
• Review planning reports to ensure schedules are met and evaluate performance and recommend action plans to improve assigned product group productivity.
• Communicate effectively with work all members to reschedule open orders as appropriate.
• Investigate unresolved individual transaction errors and determine action required to ensure transactions and inventory records are accurate.
• Check work center loads and capacities to ensure a balanced production flow in accordance with customer needs.
• Place and expedite purchase and work orders as required.
• Collaborate with buyers for purchased material requirements.
• Responsible for inventory levels for respective product lines.
• Provide support to manufacturing personnel on the use of manufacturing software.
• Maintain and update basic ERP data (i.e. safety stock, reorder points, item master information, lead times, etc.) as required to maintain an optimal flow of material.

Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer that offers a generous compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with matching funds, pension plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vacation, and more. 

Are you interested in us? Please apply via our website, www.flexco.com, by choosing the “careers” link at the top of the page.