Planner, Operations

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

The Operations Planner will be responsible for establishing weekly and monthly requirements to support the plant sales forecast, throughput requirements and targeted inventory levels. Ensures goods manufactured are produced in a cost-effective way that meets quality specifications. Improves a company's production and distribution processes. Responsible for making sure the schedule is followed during production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include the following: other duties may be required and assigned at any time.

Responsible for increasing manufacturing speed, reduction of lead times, and controlling operating costs through the application of Theory Of Constraints (TOC) and maximization of daily throughput.

Responsible for creating monthly revenue plan based on customer demand and goals of the organization.

Responsible for meeting weekly shipment targets.

Responsible for on time delivery performance to customer requirements.

Works closely with the inside sales and inside shipping departments to identify and mitigate risks to ensure product ships as planned.

Coordinate with outside shipping for any revenue related drop ships.

Collaborates with various departments, including management, to align goals and priorities.

Will perform back up responsibilities for various outside processing planners when needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A highly organized and detail-oriented individual who knows how to manage overlapping projects, keep track of deadlines, and efficiently uses their time. Are strong analytical thinkers with problem-solving skills and mathematical abilities, with great communicators who are persuasive and good at presenting information. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science degree – Engineering discipline. Preferably 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as Throughput, Productivity, Overtime Hours, and Cost. Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

PAY RATE

$75K- $80k