Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER

MONTGOMERY, AL

Essential Functions Ensure daily production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectation Analyze and prepare documents needed for production. Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand. Creates production schedule and prioritizes job-orders for production optimization. Maintains 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. Complete status reports for production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory. Interacts with shop floor management on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting. Willing to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency. To ensure that all production demand is monitored and released in a timely manner to accommodate on‑time completion of make to stock or make to order demand. Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Understanding of SAP system and Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills. Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail‑oriented, ability to multi‑task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines. Good customer service/phone skills and flexibility for handling a wide range of Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems. Demonstrate personal time management skills, 50/50 rule of office/floor environment. Set the example by actively contributing to department and company goals. Take initiative and seek additional training or direction as needed. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Top Talent Recruiter