Senior Production Buyer Planner SENIO003987

About the role

The Senior Planner/Buyer will be responsible for purchasing raw, imported, domestic, production-related supplies and coordinating the flow of work and materials between departments. They will also identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency as part of the production process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a master schedule for multiple manufacturing production lines to meet daily production goals for each value stream.
• Organize, formulate, and prepare master schedules to conform with customer-specific requirements (CSR), delivery dates, and manufacturing capacities to meet demand, while considering overtime expenses.
• Expedite and coordinate detailed scheduling and the systematic release of orders to the production department.
• Perform liaison with Corporate Customer Service, production, engineering, and others on matters pertaining to schedules, production, methods, materials, and designs to resolve day-to-day problems and improve systematic methods.
• Maintain surveillance over orders in process to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
• Assist in identifying capacity and resource constraints and adjust schedules to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals.
• Aid in updating the master schedule to account for new orders and unplanned events, communicate changes to production supervisors.
• Manage printing and placement of work orders to the production floor.
• Create work instructions for each Finished Goods (FG) job.
• Create job orders in the ERP system as needed.
• Aid in inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and corrections.
• Purchase all raw materials, supplies, and other goods required to support production and maintain inventory levels, safety stock, and inventory turns.
• Produce daily open order reports, OTD reporting, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), or any other metrics as assigned.
• Attend Daily Manufacturing Meetings and Other Support Meetings.
• Support yearly physical inventory.
• Aid in continuous improvement projects.
• Update the Gemba boards daily before the team meets with OTD information.
• Various production and warehouse reports/projects assigned.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High level Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Organization and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Five plus (5+) years' experience in planning and scheduling, inventory control, internal expediting, and general supervisory work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multi and changing priorities.
• Experience in ISO 9001 quality management system or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Five plus (5+) years' experience in planning and scheduling, inventory control, internal expediting, and general supervisory work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multi and changing priorities.

Skills

• High level Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• High school Diploma or GED.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Organization and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Five plus (5+) years' experience in planning and scheduling, inventory control, internal expediting, and general supervisory work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multi and changing priorities.
• Experience in ISO 9001 quality management system or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $95,000 to $110,000. Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as location, relevant experience, and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You'll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs. Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you're protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you're at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.