Production Planner

Manufacturing PlannerGrayhill, Inc. designs and manufacturers intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks and pushbuttons. Grayhill specializes in creating ergonomic panels and product shells that integrate various interface technologies, including displays, touch technology and motion sensing to support a range of industries including Healthcare, Automotive and Military.With headquarters just outside of Chicago, and multiple state-of-the-art facilities around the world, Grayhill has the engineering expertise and vertical integration to deliver standard and customized solutions quickly and cost-effectively.Are You Ready to Grow With Us?Summary Plan and schedule manufacturing orders through the Manufacturing Department to meet customer and stocking requirements, to control replenishment orders for finished products, sub-assemblies, recommend changes to product structure to facilitate proper product flow and communicate with internal customers to share information.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts, scheduling agreements or customer orders.Prioritize, initiate, process, and schedule orders for the manufacture of customer orders.Act as a liaison between Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Shipping, Quality Control and Manufacturing with respect to fluctuating delivery information.Analyze current and future workloads to determine necessary staffing levels and advise Manager.Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing lead times.Update Purchasing in accordance with changes in demand and current inventory control objectives.Review MRP output and recommend changes to schedules, staffing, systems, processes to improve overall production efficiencies.Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.Work with production to maximize output and customer service by establishing priorities.Monitor past dues and ensure they are being minimized.Monitor customer orders and make necessary changes to the system to meet customers request date.Alert Purchasing teams of any piece part shortages for short-term planned orders and long-term planning needsEstablish acknowledgement or re-acknowledgement dates for shipping customer sales orders.Ensure every effort is made to meet our customers' request dates.Monitor changes in customer order dates and update all internal teams as appropriate.Recommend changes required to improve our cycle time or reduce our WIP.Assist in testing new procedures, upgrades or custom scheduling software and give feedback to Manager.Work with Purchasing team to minimize piece part and WIP inventory.Work with Purchasing and Sales group to understand safety stock, requirements and assure the appropriate levels are maintained.Recommend changes that may be required to improve use of the Grayhill scheduling system.Coordinate the rework or replacement of all returned material on CCAs.Actively participate in improvement meetings; identify areas to be improved for quality, throughput, inventory, or operating expenses.Create and maintain reports as required.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or universityThree years related experience and/or trainingOr equivalent combination of education and experienceWhat we have to offer:You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work!Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.Generous Paid Time Off401(K) match up to 4% of salaryHybrid work model allowing 4 days a month remoteCollaboration Space featuring ping pong, foosball, board games, and more...Company paid holidaysOptional gap insurance coveragesCompany paid disability and basic group life24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramCatered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins!We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.