Production Planner

Job TitleThe objective in this role is to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources, materials, and labor in the production process to execute the master production schedule. Their main goal is to optimize production operations, minimize costs, maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.Key Job AccountabilitiesUnderstand overall capacity loading requirements and needs of the factory.Establish and review the production schedule to ensure customer commitments and the needs of Plexus are met.Monitor production schedule performance and inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock levels to maintain the production schedule.Able to resolve challenges through standard policies and procedures with general guidance.Education/Experience QualificationsBachelor's Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.Other QualificationsEmployee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.Employee must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.The ability to take a proactive approach, and take ownership for all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory in order to ensure successful operations.Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.Must have computer experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.General office equipment and materials.Travel RequirementsLess than 40%This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.