Production Planning & Control Coordinator I

About the role

WEG has an excellent opportunity for a Production Planning & Control Coordinator at our Duluth location. You will be primarily responsible for creating a production scheduling system for the manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and management organizations. The Production Planning & Control Coordinator creates, tracks, and reports on the current production status of released components. This position functions as a liaison between Engineering, Sales, Warehouse, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Shipping/Receiving departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Covers the flow of work and materials according to the established production schedule.
• Ensures the production schedule is clear and available to all impacted stakeholders and departments, making scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Collaborates and follows up with all affiliated departments to maintain the production schedule. Reports on the progress of work, inventory levels, and production challenges to all applicable stakeholders, including management.
• Analyzes resources to ensure a smooth and efficient production process.
• Maintains quality standards, keeping track of product inventory and implementing corrective action, as needed.
• Continuously improves processes to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Manages and tracks PPC KPIs, updated on a monthly basis. Provides explanation and corrective action when required.
• Holds accountable all affiliated individuals and departments to maintain the production schedule.
• Reports on the progress of work, inventory levels, and production challenges to all applicable stakeholders, including management.
• Maintains quality standards, keeping track of product inventory and implementing corrective action, as needed.

Education

• High School or GED

Knowledge/Training

• Excel, Word and ERP system (SAP preferred).
• A solid understanding of a production environment and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods are required.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved.

Experience

• 1-3 years of related experience is preferred.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We Offer

• A pleasant work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package

To Apply

All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.