Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Title: Production Planner/Scheduler                                 

Location: Michigan City, IN                                                           

Reports to:   Production Manager

General Purpose of the Position:
The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for accurate preparation of manufacturing instruction sheets/routers, raw material allocations, manufacturing data files, and entry of the manufacturing instructions sheets/routers in the scheduling system. Maintain electronic & hard copy filing of relevant manufacturing generated documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily production schedules.
• Issue all work orders per production schedule.
• Create manufacturing instruction sheets / routers, allocate raw material, enter the MIS data into the scheduling system.
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders.
• Maintain data files of open orders and future resource requirements.
• Monitor future requirements versus known capacities bringing potential imbalances to management attention.
• Participate with material requirement planning.
• Assist with cycle counting.
• Ensure integrity of data entry.
• Work with supervisors / team leaders to coordinate operations and activities with and between departments.
• Constantly look for improvements and help implement solutions.
• Participate in annual inventory.
• Create forms and documents in MS Excel / MS Word.
• Assist with sales activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• College Degree preferred; High School Diploma required
• Previous production planning and inventory control experience required.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems required; Dynamics 365 experience would be a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of the wire making process may be substituted for previous experience in planning, inventory control and MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Competencies:

• High level of accuracy.
• Detail/results oriented.
• Analytical thinker.
• Strong problem identification, reasoning ability, and problem resolution.
• Clear and concise communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Customer focus.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.