Production Planner

Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective planning of materials for finished goods in the manufacturing operation. This role plays a critical part in maintaining optimal inventory levels to help ensure timely production output. The Production Planner collaborates with various departments, such as production, procurement, and logistics, to ensure smooth production flow and minimize downtime while meeting quality and delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop daily planning/scheduling techniques derived from the weekly top-level MPS requirements plan and utilizing Kanban, re-order point, and/or dispatch list for production releases of component parts.
• Maintain component part planning parameters based on future needs, such as lead times, lot sizes, and safety stock for all component parts.
• Analyze daily requests for work orders to determine validity of the request. Change part planning parameters as necessary to automate release of work orders or adjust Kanban/re-order point systems.
• Engage with appropriate Materials Team member to resolve issues such as material availability, material quality, expediting required material, and capacity conflicts.
• Work with production supervisors to achieve daily schedules and meet monthly target inventory levels.
• Participate in daily production and scheduling meetings.
• Communicate work center loading to stakeholders and provide feedback on schedule attainment/progress.
• Work to reduce inventories, improve productivity and efficiency.
• Adhere to company policies and regulations regarding workplace safety, quality standards, and productivity goals.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings to stay current on all operation techniques and safety guidelines.
• Efficiently perform tasks and assignments as directed by leadership, assuring adherence to company standards and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards (JDE), and Power BI.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe boots.
• The manufacturing facility houses metal fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly departments.
• The shop floor may be noisy, dusty, and exposed to various temperature conditions.
• The facility has safety signs, markings, and barriers to delineate pedestrian walkways, forklift lanes, and hazardous areas.
• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting. Other physical expectations may include standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and handling material.

Salary Range: $ 60,400.00 - $ 83,050.00

The pay range listed is for Illinois based roles. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skill sets, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and location.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.