Senior Production Planner

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Sequence production schedules to achieve on-time delivery metrics and optimize production.
• Manage work order releases considering material requirements planning.
• Work with production and other departments to set weekly production targets.
• Utilize capacity and demand data to create recovery dates for late orders and lead times.
• Identify and address upcoming capacity bottlenecks and implement solutions.
• Present data and issues clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel, purchasing personnel, etc., on material status and production planning issues.
• Communicate with Inside Sales on prioritization, delays, and lead times.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CBI policies and procedures.
• Lead and assist in special projects.
• Recommend and utilize tool improvements in the planning area.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter, and be detail-oriented.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills in both reading and creating data.
• Understanding of purchasing, MRP continuous improvement methodology, inventory control, and lot control.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and is a self-starter.
• Strong cross-functional ability and understanding of other production areas.
• Advanced planning knowledge such as SQL, APICS certifications, PowerBI, or advanced Excel.
• Education and/or experience: Bachelor’s in science in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field preferred; at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and working with an MRP/ERP system preferred; prefer 10+ years of experience in planning.
• Licenses and certifications: APIC’s certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• The work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items, such as paper or books, weighing less than 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Click Bond Way – Key Attributes

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.

Click Bond

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Complies with federal and state disability laws.
• Provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.