Production Planner/ERP Specialist

Job Description Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions! Victaulic has what you're looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them. About Us Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world’s leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property. Responsibilities Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as State & Federal laws and regulations. Know and understand your OSHA rights Conduct safety training topics as required or needed. Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes Manage and execute MRP and Kanban requirements; distribute and maintain manufacturing orders across assigned product lines Monitor component inventory levels and finished goods availability; identify and act on lead-time reduction opportunities Handle expedited delivery requests and customer-facing inquiries with urgency and follow-through Maintain system planning data and regularly review Kanban levels to ensure accuracy and alignment with production needs Conduct Kanban and inventory audits; work with production personnel to identify and resolve discrepancies Collaborate with Supervisors and Management to align production priorities, capacity constraints, and overtime requirements Identify material flow inefficiencies and collaborate cross-functionally with Supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Customer Care, and Management to implement solutions Participate in and lead process improvement activities using lean principles (5S, Kanban, pull systems, root cause analysis) Develop deep proficiency in current AS/400-based manufacturing and planning processes — becoming a subject matter expert on how the business operates today Actively participate in the Infor M3 implementation process, partnering with the Project Team to map current-state workflows to the new system Serve as a go-to resource for the Materials and Production teams during cutover, helping to validate data integrity, test system functionality, and provide training to the rest of the team Help document updated processes, procedures, and training material as the organization transitions to the new platform Serve as a liaison between the Implementation Team and floor-level users, surfacing issues and advocating for practical, workable solutions Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment Prior experience with AS/400-based ERP systems or Infor M3 Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); comfortable working with data Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively with both floor-level team members and senior management Self-motivated and accountable; able to work independently Occasional flexibility may be needed during key project milestones or peak production periods Hands-on experience with ERP implementations, system migrations, or process documentation projects Demonstrated experience in production planning, purchasing, or materials management Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts — Kanban, pull systems, waste reduction, etc. Experience developing and delivering training to peers or cross-functional teams Why Victaulic? The Morning Calls Top Work Place Opportunity for growth and Innovation VPP World Class Safety Program Company Events Company Matched 401k Plan Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Employee Assistance Program Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program Wellness Program Benefits effective first days of employment Medical Vision Dental Prescription Disability Life Insurance 401K matching Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire) #J-18808-Ljbffr