Production planner

Are you a master of coordination with a knack for turning complex schedules into seamless operations? We are seeking a high-energy Production Planner to join our team in Grand Prairie. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the vital link between Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, ensuring the production floor hits peak efficiency while meeting customer demands.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Production Monitoring: Oversee daily production to ensure priorities are followed and work center output targets are met.
• Inventory Management: Set and monitor target levels for raw materials and finished goods in coordination with manufacturing and purchasing.
• Problem Resolution: Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve production delays or bottlenecks.
• Reporting: Create detailed reports on production status, performance, and efficiency for management review.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Coordinate between sales, purchasing, and production teams to optimize efficiency and satisfy customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in production planning or manufacturing roles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MRP systems and Advanced Excel. Experience with Alteryx or similar data software is a plus.
• Analytical Ability: Skills in data analysis, process optimization, and managing complex schedules.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for seamless coordination across various departments.

Additional Qualities

• Must be well-organized and able to simultaneously handle multiple duties.
• Proven ability to prioritize and follow through on projects with limited supervision.
• A positive, professional attitude when interacting with co-workers and vendors.

salary: $95,000 - $130,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Production Monitoring - Oversee production to ensure production priority is followed
• Inventory Management- Set target inventory for production parts and raw materials in coordination with manufacturing and purchasing, monitor adherence to targets
• Set production work center output targets in coordination with manufacturing
• Problem Resolution - Identify, analyze, and resolve production delays or bottlenecks
• Create reports on production status, performance, and efficiency for management.
• Liaise between sales, purchasing, and production teams to meet customer demands while optimizing efficiency

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• Production Planning
• Inventory Management
• Workflow Optimization
• Demand Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Supply Chain
• Data Analysis
• Vendor Management
• MRP

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.