Production Planner

About the role

The Production Planner at Great Dane is responsible for identifying, planning, routing, managing the path, and expediting fabricated parts and assemblies used to produce trailers and trailer components. This role involves managing the fabrication, welding, and paint process, including training, scheduling, directing parts and assembly processing, and working with the ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Generate work orders for fabricated components on a weekly basis for the fab shop using MRP messaging.
• Generate work orders for major subassemblies such as bogies, rear frames, impact guards, landing gear, etc.
• Generate work orders for PDC, Warranty, or R&D components that fall outside of the normal MRP messaging process.
• Measure and monitor the Fab Shop On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance of production parts, subassemblies, outside processing (primarily HDGV), aftermarket (PDC), Warranty, and R&D Orders.
• Document defects found during Fab Planning processes into the Lean Supply Chain database and analyze data to understand true problems and implement corrective actions.
• Review and monitor the integrity of inventory records.
• Review any material shortages with both supervision and purchasing to determine how needs will be met either through rescheduling or expediting material.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing on any Bill of Materials (BOM) or Engineering Change Notice (ECN) changes that impact both current and future work orders.
• Maintain the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) Database for production materials used in the plant.
• Maintain inventory levels of fab components and subassemblies to ensure compliance with Supply Chain/Materials Manager Days on Hand (DOH) direction.
• Train team leaders and supervision in understanding the JDE system as it pertains to the interaction with and processes of the fab planner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Postsecondary education in procurement, materials planning, business administration, accounting, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year of work experience in a truck trailer manufacturing facility or similar manufacturing environment, or at least 3 years of work experience in a field related to purchasing, inventory control, or shipping and receiving.
• Skills: High proficiency with computers: JDE ERP and PS scheduling systems, and other company-specific programs, databases, spreadsheets, document writing, email, Excel, and Word. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective work team management skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Why Work For Us?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused, and enthusiastic people like you. Our culture is comprised of "Champions" and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed, and be engaged in a collaborative environment.