Production Planner

Production Planner

This position evaluates part availability as well as machine and staffing requirements to coordinates with Sales on due dates for customer orders. This position maintains the current Kanban or inventory system in use on the production floor. Interaction with Purchasing/Suppliers is necessary to release orders for inventory replenishment. Effective management of excess or obsolete inventory is also required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages inventory levels, (Kanban status Release replenishment orders, maintain Kanban cards, perform cycle counting, etc.)
• Processed orders from Sales to cell operators (Initiate jobs, Verify part availability as needed, Distribute color-coded copies & cut-sheets to appropriate work boards, Understand and perform e-packet duties as needed. Respond to inquiries (delivery dates, changes to existing orders, late shipments, etc.)
• Assists the Production Manager in driving consistent inventory management practices across all areas of the production floor with a constant focus on streamlining the flow of customer sales orders to the production floor is necessary.
• Responsible for the coordination of all shop orders and customer orders related to ETO's (Engineered-To-Order). May provide back-up support for other Production Planners.
• Continuous improvement efforts in the flow of sales orders to the production floor

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

• A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and approach tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail.
• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
• Ability to build relationships with a diverse workforce with a highly developed sense of understanding.
• Displays strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Highschool Graduate or GED Required. Bachelors degree in Production/Operations Management preferred.
• Experience with Epicor ERP System is a plus.
• 3+ Years in manufacturing environment with production control, inventory control, or purchasing experience preferred.
• APICS training/certification preferred.
• Experience reading blue prints preferred.

About Columbus McKinnon: Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team! Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.