Manufacturing Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $65,000 to $77,500

About JMS

Our passion is our people and the positive impact they make.

Since being established in 1962,Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS)has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. This success is the result of our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels collaboration and ongoing innovation. We use equal parts innovation, quality, and reliability to create comprehensive, solution driven product offerings for our customers. Learn more about us at

Why join the JMS team?

• Family owned and oriented workplace
• Work and collaborate with a small team who has become one of the best in the industry
• Use industry-leading technology and the best tools available to ensure success
• Working in a stable industry with strong growth potential
  

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical
• Dental and life insurance
• 401K
• Excellent training
• Great family work environment
• Paid vacation and holiday

Job Summary

The Planner position is a vital member of the Manufacturing Team by managing ERP scheduling, supply vs demand, purchasing, materials requirements planning, and assisting with other ERP functions.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain production, work, and shipment schedules, and prioritize job orders for production optimization - combine, edit, firm, release, and print all jobs for manufacturing team
• Investigate production problems to address supply/demand issues and make appropriate corrections or engage in productive problem solving with the appropriate department contact
• Assist others on the manufacturing team to modify jobs (adding/removing operations and/or material), when necessary, and completing/closing jobs as needed
• Collaborate with Logistics Department to review shipping schedule to identify and resolve material/ERP/schedule risks
• Company ERP specialist point of contact for ERP issues and questions
• Running MRP
• Manage Cycle Count program
• Entering, scheduling, and rescheduling sales orders
• Resolve issues in the Planner Workbench (supply/demand, invalid part/rev, consolidate jobs, etc.)
• Adhere to company standards and production policies to meet company objectives

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Planner/Scheduler and/or Buyer experience in a common ERP system
• Strong communication skills; experience dealing with multiple levels of employees and across departments
• Positive mindset with high energy and ability to self-manage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as logical thought process
• Desire to learn and to continue developing knowledge and skills
• Highly skilled with computers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Flexible in performing assigned duties
• Ability to present and train on complex information to a variety of audiences

Desired Experience and Skills

• Extremely knowledgeable with Epicor ERP system
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous
• Experience working in a fabrication manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret Shop/Part drawings

Education

• Associates degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related field required or equivalent experience

Jim Myers & Sons, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.