Production Planner

Production Planner

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

BW Papersystems is looking for a Production Planner to join our team!

Working as the Production Planner, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, and tracking of activities in the operation, attain best in class On-Time Delivery, Utilization, and Efficiency.

Key Responsibilities / Job Functions:

• Create and maintain the Operations Capacity Plan (linking the critical areas of Machine Shop, Kitting, Assembly and others together).
• Fills in for the Production Control Coordinator as needed
• Create and maintain cell/machine daily/shift build production schedules.
• With the Assembly TLs, create weekly 'earned hours' plan.
• Monitor and report the actual completed hours Vs. planned hours.
• Report Assembly Utilization and Assembly Efficiency. Analyze KPIs for areas of improvement.
• Create and maintain build master routings complete with operation steps, standard times, and linked parts kits. Give feedback to TLs regarding achievement of standards.
• Provide signals and flags to upstream and downstream teams (example Machine Shop, Kitting, Checkout, etc.)
• For machines in the build cycle, assist with identifying obstacles to completion.
• Confirm 3rd party priority and delivery. Monitor and drive any 3rd party's priorities and deliveries (example Peko, PCMC/PHL for CE, I-Auto).
• Participate in the evaluation of quotations from our contracted manufacturers to assure all pertinent information is available to analyze for best possible price, quality and supply services to meet our strategic needs for the product life.
• Review need for 'balancing' or load leveling in the Assembly department and work with all stakeholders to make adjustments (either modify the schedule or add/reduce capacity).
• Review and confirm MRP dates – drive changes as necessary (with Supply Chain). Assist in the resolution of MRP and planning discrepancies.
• Review production schedule requirement with upstream TLs (Supply Chain, Machine Shop & Kitting).
• Perform lessons learned on machine builds and identify areas of improvement.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 5+ years of production scheduling within a manufacturing environment or have high level planning experience

The approximate pay range for this position is $76K - $115K annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Bw Papersystems