** Production Planner/Scheduler

Position Summary

This role is located in Swedesboro, NJ and will be responsible for generating a daily/weekly production schedule that balances manufacturing capacity, operating efficiencies, and inventory levels based on a collaborative Sales, Inventory and Operations Plan(SIOP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct daily MRP runs and issue jobs for manufacturing work centers that align with SIOP targets from corporate supply chain team.
• Create, update and maintain schedules and work with production to meet customer demand and production targets while optimizing resource utilization.
• Work with Supply Chain planning team to address changes in demand/capacity.
• Work with Purchasing team to escalate material shortages and assist with developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts with stakeholders and quickly resolve them as they arise.
• Support Kanban replenishment process for point of use/feeder cell materials.
• Cooky parts within plant, from feeder cells, and escalate shortages.
• Provide order status updates for released jobs to customers service teams.
• Participate in Kaizens and continuous improvement projects to improve production planning and scheduling processes.
• On a daily basis, respond to email expedites or cancellations

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge:

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, length and volume.

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Skills:

• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook E-mail software, Internet software, Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

• Education and/or Experience:

• Average degree (B.A.) in Business Administration or related field (materials/production/purchasing emphasis preferable); and at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing/purchasing work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with BI systems (Power BI)

• Llean Manufacturing experience-manufacturing processes and inventory replenishment methods such as Kanban, VMI, Consignment, etc.. (Preferred)

• Experience working with ERP preferably Syteline Experience (Preferred)

Pay

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