Production Planner

About the role

Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of automotive parts and products by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Draws up individual department schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Tracks daily production status.
• Prepares production reports.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepares weekly production, work-in-process, and stock on-hand reports.
• Understands the basic operating functions, to include the limitations of all the machinery being scheduled.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or strong mathematical background; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Manufacturing.
• Proficient using SAP.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Internet software and Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word Processing software.
• Basic knowledge or training of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Lockout & Tagout procedures, and manufacturing plant safety, environmental, and quality training.
• Knowledge of MMOG and other customer requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• APICS experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing and/or engineering and sales driven businesses.
• Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurances
• Company and voluntary life insurances
• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan