Planner

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Planner, you will be responsible for responsible planning and scheduling product to meet customer demand within manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position will analyze capacity and inventory and draw conclusions on how to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Planning and Scheduling
• Develop production schedules and manage production orders, ensuring accurate scheduling and sequencing of manufacturing.
• Create and add to production schedule manufacturing work orders to build sub-assemblies and finished goods.
• Review MRP schedules, consignment Kanban requirements, and related information and confer with department supervisors to determine material requirements.
• Continuously monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer demands
• Troubleshoot problem situations and coordinate the rearrangement of production schedules with affected departments to supply required assemblies and subassemblies at the proper time
• Materials & Inventory Support
• Identify material shortages, constraints, other issues that may impact production schedules and coordinate the rearrangement of schedules with affected departments
• Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if components are in house
• Evaluate finished goods demand to determine if all sub-assemblies are built and available
• Address any inventory adjustments by replacing with different scheduled finished goods.
• Maintain in-plant transfer of materials to meet production standards.
• Maintain supplier deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Calculate amount of material required to complete job orders.
• Manufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement
• Drive improvements in the overall process efficiencies and communications to key stakeholders.
• Work with engineering on any changes to BOMs and ensure all manufacturing work orders reflect recent changes.
• Work with customer service and sales to expedite hot or past due orders
• Thoroughly communicate material shortages to pertinent production team.
• Maintain production capacity utilization and recommend measures to enhance operational efficiency and minimize bottleneck
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

• Required Experience
• Prior planning experience in Manufacturing Operations.
• Prior production scheduling experience
• Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience with an ERP Systems, particularly in Planning and Scheduling
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Collaborative mindset, with proven ability to work cross functionally.
• Education & Certifications
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree Preferred
• APICS Certification preferred.
• Travel & Working Environment
• Office environment with occasional work in a plant/manufacturing environment
• Minimal travel (
• Manufacturing Environment require use of foot, eye and ear protection when in production areas.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

Our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.