Planner/Scheduler Controller

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:We are looking for a qualified Production Planner Scheduler/ Controller to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills.Maintain the production schedule and other reports as required.Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation.Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies.Coordinate production workflow for multiple products.Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.Determine manpower, equipment and components needed to cover production demand.Schedule shift per production needs; monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.Prepare and submit status and performance reports.Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, procurement, and other staff.Build quality into work. Ensure processes are consistent with quality objectives; be aware of current quality levels versus target levels.Develop and achieve departmental/company goals and controls; make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality, and productivity.Coordinate on-site suppliers.Support and actively participate in Continuous Improvement activities E.G. Lean, Six SigmaPerform related tasks as assigned.Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:Bachelors or Associate degree highly preferred with proven experience as production planner.Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning).Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook) and MS Projects.Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.Physical Requirements:· Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.