Production Planner

About the role

Muncie Power's products are crucial for various infrastructural needs, from powering vehicles to firefighting and utility services. The production planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring these products meet customer demands on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production schedules for the tank product line.
• Identify and solve technical issues affecting production schedules.
• Plan, manage, and report on the production schedule to meet distribution and customer delivery needs.
• Monitor actual output against the production schedule and take corrective actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create, manage, and communicate the production schedule.
• Reconcile daily output with planned work and adjust planning as necessary.
• Make recommendations for optimal or alternate lot sizes, routings, overtime, and outsourcing.
• Coordinate with material handlers, shipping departments, and support areas to ensure material availability and track shipments.
• Support the sales and operations process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications.
• Expedite critical orders as required to meet customer needs.
• Participate in Lean events to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, logistics, or related manufacturing or technical field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous planning and scheduling experience in a fast-paced machining environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including KanBan and SMED, and previous work in a Lean environment.
• CPIM/CPSM certification and/or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification.
• Aptitude for computers.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems (MRP/ERP).
• Experience with quality and continuous improvement initiatives and strong manufacturing safety practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Access (Macros, VBA, and Queries).
• Solid analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with good mechanical aptitude.
• Solid organizational and planning skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to adapt to changing conditions and job assignments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to perform tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, particularly Excel and Access.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances.
• Prescription drug programs.
• Telehealth services.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible leave options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) with a match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 3 weeks of paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.

Pay

$XX.XX - $XX.XX per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM