Production Planner US

Indianapolis, Indianapolis Facility | INDY, Indianapolis, IN 46231, USA Salary Range (depending on experience): $53,000 - $68,000 Why you should come work with the Romet Team: We offer market competitive salaries Bonus Plan 80% company paid medical and dental plans 401K matching plan Training opportunities Social events, a great team and more! We are currently looking for a Production Planner US to join our busy and growing manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be engaged in elevating the department and company to the next level. The incumbent will be forward looking and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement. For the right person this is an exciting opportunity to be developed and invested in to become an integral member of the INDY team. We are looking for a highly motivated, focused, and outgoing person who wants to springboard their career with a thriving manufacturing company. You will be provided the coaching and training needed throughout the onboarding and orientation process that will build from your base of skills acquired from your past experiences. You will learn our business during your training with our experts in Production Planning, Operations, and Supply Chain. If you are excited at the prospect of joining an award‑winning, high growth, technically relevant organization this may be the opportunity. General Accountability Reporting directly to the Plant Manager US, the Production Planner US will support the scheduling of all production activities within Romet to consistently achieve on time delivery of products and services within the published Romet policies with support of and cross‑training with the Master Production Schedulers. Key Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Assist with demand planning and production scheduling process, support the weekly and long‑term production plan through knowledge of capacity, resources, efficiency, and changeover times, etc. Plan for the material to come to the United States facility from Canada Plan production for the INDY plant Convert planned supply orders to executable work order/jobs per the MRP/MPS planning Identify discrepancies and mitigate associated risk for meeting committed customer delivery date Evaluate and coordinate material requirements to ensure a production/customer requirement are met Analyze production resource requirements and available resources to ensure production schedules are feasible Follow "Clear to Build" (no part shortages) requirements for all daily production planning, and release production orders to the manufacturing floor, monitor work in progress (WIP) on the production floor, and adjust schedule when required due to material shortages or other manufacturing interruptions Assist supply chain in establishing accurate inventory levels (min/max) related to sub‑assembly in supermarket and Kanban locations, and assist in problem‑solving, and executing appropriate countermeasures for deviations from planned inventory levels (min/max stocking violations) Monitor critical process bottlenecks and adjust job scheduling to minimize excess WIP levels Prepare production packages and distribute to supervisors, materials team, and command center Print BOM’s, finishing drawings, and work order documentation Participate in daily production walks and standup meetings Work closely with production team to expedite requested parts Support production scheduling meetings with key stake holders Provide critical information to all stake holders where and when orders will not complete on time and could affect the customer committed date Generate, track and distribute standardized reports, both internal and external for production scheduling: On time to start On time shipment – delivery to customer and/or delivery to final assembly Aged workorder/job tracking Timely forward flushing of inventory during job production Back up for Bill of Material and Routing creation and manage specification/attributes as needed All other duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications: Demonstrated experience and knowledge of production planning in manufacturing, supply chain management, or a related field Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision or Business Central ERP system preferred or other similar ERP system Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills including a drive to work collaboratively as part of a team Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain Must be a self‑starter and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Experience with the concept of planned, firm and released production orders including use of planning work sheets in ERP systems Educational/Experience Requirements: University Education or a combination of education and or experience related to supply chain, production planning and or scheduling Minimum of 3 years of previous related experience Completion of Supply Chain, Inventory, Scheduling, or Materials Management courses an asset Romet Limited is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If a candidate has specific requirements or needs reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let your TA Specialist know at the time of receiving an interview invite so we can accommodate accordingly. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr