Production Planner

At Elite, we work beyond the realm of typical expectations and use our expertise to support the most diverse and complex needs of our clients. Currently working in our industry? Break away from the repetitive work cycle of medical device manufacturing and do more than mere machining. Leverage your strengths and expertise to be part of the Elite Difference. Looking for that first job? Want to make career change? We have the perfect environment to learn and become well-rounded in innovative thinking and full-cycle in-house processes. From device concept to delivery, we may have a career opportunity for you! See below for a list of current job openings. Not sure what may be best for you? Position: Production Planner Location: Bartlett, TN Job Id: 225 # of Openings: 0 Position Overview: Ensure the timely and accurate fulfillment of orders utilizing the resources at all Marle Elite locations. Collaborate with departmental leaders to successfully plan and issue production schedules and material requirements. Meet Elite’s requirements as it relates to our commitment to customer service and our quality objectives. Essential Job Functions: Plan production schedules and material requirements for all Elite facilities. Utilize workflow software scheduling features to plan, issue and schedule shipments. Coordinate with engineering, production, and 2 nd Ops to achieve optimum facility and resource utilization in meeting production schedules. Identify and resolve conflicts with material availability, capacity availability and order promise date integrity; provide input to management regarding problems such as shortage and/or backlog. Monitor the execution of the plans and schedules and determine appropriate modifications promptly to manage the work in process so that it meets order deadlines. Participate in the customer product on-boarding process to identify achievable timelines to successfully communicate our commitment to the customer for both quoting and awarded project timelines. Follow Marle’s safety and environmental procedures. Follow written and verbal directions from team leader/supervisor. Work with all departments to help if needed. Perform non-routine tasks assigned by supervisor and/or company officers. Qualification Requirements: College degree and 2+ years of work experience in Scheduling, Customer Service/Order Expediting, Shipping/Receiving preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. Other Skills & Abilities: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proficient knowledge in using a computer and Office applications as well as comfort in learning new software. Ability to demonstrate detailed knowledge and application of manufacturing, scheduling, materials requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, shop floor control, warehousing, transportation and purchasing business functions to effectively plan and schedule production. Ability to incorporate modern methods and techniques involved of job-shop/production environments into the planning and scheduling function. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long period at an office desk and walk from and to computer and file cabinets. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel and use a computer, file material, answer the phone and perform duties that require writing skills. The duties require continuous mental or visual attention and ability to handle short cycle repetitive work or diversified operations requiring constant alertness. Elite offers competitive pay and benefits along with the opportunity to use and expand your skills and talents in a great team environment. Marle Elite is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr