Production Planner

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Production Planner/Scheduler will be responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, and expediting of material and product within our manufacturing operation. This position will analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) to determine production requirements to meet Master Production Schedule (MPS).

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The Build (Responsibilities)

• Plan and schedule the production of assigned products and / or value streams.
• Determine processing schedules and release dates for orders based on department workload, material availability or lead time, processing requirements, and machine or manpower loading.
• Coordination with outside vendors and processes to understand lead times and ensure on time delivery is achieved.
• Release PO for outside vendor processing.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as needed to prepare routine shop orders and material releases. Release work appropriately to the shop floor aligning with schedules.
• Ensure availability of specified material to allow timely completion of customer and interplant orders. Reviews customer backorders and ensures prioritization to expedite manufacture.
• Determine production status of orders to allow for adjustments in scheduling, such as material planning. Ensures alignment with current demands of the business.
• Collaborate with other members of the Operations team to ensure alignment with production needs. Work with other departments to evaluate concerns such as product quality.
• Responsible to achieve on time delivery of our products to service our customer's needs.
• Participate in daily shop floor walkthroughs to determine needs and items that need to be expedited.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
• Work with internal quality team to ensure certifications and quality specs are all maintained during production process
• Prepare, print, and fill job packet for parts going out to vendors for outside operations
• Participate in contract review for new business and set up for new parts in the system
• Work daily with buyer to ensure that parts are ordered at the correct time for correct delivery for on time customer delivery
• Update Level 2 plant metric boards for Past Due/OTD/Sales
• Present on Past Due/OTD/Sales Metrics weekly

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Associate's degree in a related field is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred 3+ years' experience in a production control, master scheduling, or production planning environment is required
• Experience working on a production floor is a must
• Proficient knowledge within SAP as it relates to planning in a production order environment
• Ability to manage priorities for multiple value streams and processes
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization
• APICS certification preferred

At Apex Tool Group ( we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite - we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800's, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!