Senior Production Buyer Planner-SENIO003987

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Planner/Buyer to join the JSG team. The Senior Planner/Buyer's responsibilities include purchasing raw, imported, domestic, and production-related supplies, as well as any other sub-assembled materials that support the Mattoon, IL distribution center's No Trax operations team. This position will coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments and identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency as part of the production process.

About the team

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products that keep our customers safe. Our supply chain team is dedicated to optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet our high standards of quality and reliability. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, you'll be part of a team recognized for its strategic contributions to the company's success.

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 taking overtime expense into consideration.
• 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.
• Assist with updates to 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.
• Print work instructions for each finished goods (FG) job.
• Create job orders in the ERP system as needed.
• Work with production management and teams to identify daily progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with 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, OEE, or any other metrics as assigned.
• Attend daily manufacturing meetings and other support meetings.
• Support yearly physical inventory.
• Work with the Master Planner to assist with continuous improvement projects.
• Update the Gemba boards daily before the team meets with the OTD information.
• Handle various production and warehouse reports/projects as assigned.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety regulations.
• Perform any other duties as directed by management and ownership.

Requirements

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

Pay

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 overall total compensation when Justrite Safety Group and its business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• 401K plan with a company match.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program.