Production Planner II

Job Summary

Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating.

Essential Functions

• Performs tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, materials lists, and production plans.
• Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
• Safeguards material flow and production activity alignment.
• Prepares work orders.
• Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business Administration/ Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical thinking skills. Planning skills. Oral and written communication skills. Leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

• No or very little travel likely.