1st Shift Production Planner

Job Description

1ST SHIFT PRODUCTION PLANNER - EATON RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Eaton Rapids, Michigan area needs a 1st Shift Production Planner. Extensive Plex ERP UX Experience is Required for this Position.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the creation and maintenance of production schedules which meet customer demands while optimizing resources. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and within budget.

Support supply chain team (i.e. Materials Superintendent) in communicating shipping delays and constraints ensuring customer protection through implementation and control of robust and immediate corrective actions.

Develops and maintains an effective production plan for the area of responsibility which will ensure customer order requests are successfully achieved while optimizing resources.

Analyzes demand and capacity to identify potential bottlenecks or issues which could impact plan attainment.

Work closely with cross-functional teams (i.e. Tooling, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure planned resources are available when needed (i.e. materials, equipment, labor, etc.) to achieve the schedule.

Monitor production progress and adjust the production plan as needed to ensure deadlines are met.

Communicate status updates and potential issues to others as needed

Documents key information, including downtime, peak production, inventory accuracy, and scheduling accuracy; and works with personnel to analyze and create enhanced functionality in manufacturing applications.

Address internal production constraints, providing necessary guidance to allow teams to identify root cause and countermeasures so problems can be eradicated and prevented from reoccurrence.

Ensures accurate and precise communication of results and targets to shop floor teams, peers, and management team. Contributes with information to complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting to all interested parties such as management team, corporate office, and external stakeholders.

Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to identify and implement opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Previous Production Scheduling Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Plant is Required

Experience with ERP systems (Plex Required) and Production Scheduling Software

Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) Best Practices

Microsoft Office Professional with advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledgeable regarding Production Planning & Scheduling Processes

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Principles & Continuous Improvement Methodologies

An Associate s or Bachelor s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or another related field is Preferred

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: View email address on click.appcast.io

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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