Production Planning Specialist

About the role

Coordinates production with the support of production leaders and the sales team to ensure the timely completion of jobs. Receives completed work orders into inventory, reviewing for accuracy and making corrections as necessary. Monitors reports and production floor feedback to ensure timely arrival of materials and accuracy of jobs in the schedule. Manages daily entry of production activities from each department. Processes changes to the system from ECNs and manufacturing. Analyzes customer forecasts to identify need for job creation. Monitors minimum and maximum levels for stocked manufactured items and releases jobs to production as necessary. Supports prioritizing orders and contacts vendors/suppliers to meet customer needs. Summarizes daily output, tracks and communicates actual vs. targeted goals, and advises personnel of variances, material shortages, or potentially missed deadlines. Assists with placement and receiving of POs and supports the Shipping department as needed.

Inventory Control

• Issues material in system daily, including investigating and resolving discrepancies with inventory levels
• Maintains an accurate account (quantity and location) of work in process inventory
• Prepares and leads annual physical inventories; reconciles physical inventories and performs periodic cycle counting; makes inventory adjustments as needed
• Assesses forecasted demand to ensure safety stock and strategic MOH levels on finished goods are maintained
• Supports administration of the Open Order Report to identify shipment values and late orders, following up to ensure timely completion

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant concentration preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ operations experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems, BOM structure, manufacturing processes, product knowledge, and material systems
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with management, customer service, suppliers, manufacturing, and peers across all facilities
• Excellent problem solving, project and time management skills
• Ability to effectively present verbal and written information and findings to management, customers, peers, direct reports, and suppliers
• Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet schedules and deadlines with a time-driven sense of urgency, and multi-task and prioritize

Benefits

• Health Insurance with discounted premiums for Wellness Program participation
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday and Paid Sick Time programs
• 401(k) eligibility day one with generous company match
• Charitable Gift Giving Program with Company Match

Pay

$24–$30/hour dependent on experience.