Planner - Production

Your Key Responsibilities

• Control the ordering processes and bookings, ensuring manufacturing of products as agreed upon in the order freeze.
• Check production orders for correctness and alignment with current delivery requirements.
• Oversee the cost analysis of an order, focusing on quality.
• Maintain oversight of inventory levels and collaborate with the supply chain to ensure material availability.
• Generate and analyze production performance reports to pinpoint areas for enhancement.
• Optimize machine sequencing on a shift-by-shift basis.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience: Production scheduling within a manufacturing environment, using scheduling reports for on-time shipments.
• Skills: Solid understanding of manufacturing routings, bills of materials (BOM), and QS/TS 9000 requirements; strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency in computer applications, including mainframe systems, PC-based software, and Microsoft Office; excellent organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities; basic knowledge of plant operations; ability to adapt to and understand manufacturing procedures and timelines.
• Authorization: External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
• Export Compliance: Must meet Export Control compliance requirements, requiring a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.120.15.
• Prior Experience: Multiple years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role; preferred: Bachelors degree in business or similar.
• Technical Skills: SAP knowledge.

Our Offering

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Roth IRA Matching: Competitive 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%.
• Professional Development: Skill development workshops and ongoing learning and development programs through the Schaeffler Academy.
• Wellness Initiatives: Programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health.

Keywords

• Supply Chain Management