Location: Rome,NY, USA
Description
The Position
This position is a member of the Production Control department. The Production Control Planner II will report directly to the Production Control Manager.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
+ Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
+ Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data.
+ Confers with department supervisors to determine status of orders.
+ Expedites operations that are causing a delay in schedules.
+ Responsible for updating the appropriate Item Master Fields to support Engineering Changes, R&D, New Releases, and Drawing Updates.
+ Prepares list of required materials when needed.
+ Prepares various production reports.
+ Lead production meetings when needed to support Customer On-time Delivery
+ Ensures timely closure of completed work orders.
+ Responsible for the timely release of work orders to appropriate work centers.
Job Requirements
Education
+ Bachelors Degree with more than 7 years of job-specific experience
+ Associates Degree with more than 9 years of job-specific experience
+ High School Diploma or GED with more than 17 years of job-specific experience
Skills & Relevant Work Experience
+ 7 to 10 years Master Scheduling and Inventory Control experience
+ Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements a plus
+ Strong analytical skills required
+ Good written & verbal communication skills required
+ Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) and Capacity Planning
+ Self-starter with excellent organizational skills required
+ Strong computer skills (Information Systems; Microsoft Office; INFOR (XA, Mapics) or equivalent
+ APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus
+ Programming experience a plus
+ Lean/6S & 6 Sigma Training/Certification a Plus
Travel Requirements: Less than 25%
EOE M/F/D/V
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ Process Oriented: Intermediate
+ Lean Manufacturing: Intermediate
+ Ability to Multi-Task: Intermediate
Behaviors
Required
+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
+ Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
+ Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
+ Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Education
Required
+ High School Diploma or better
Preferred
+ Associate Degree or better in Supply Chain Management
+ Bachelor of Science or better in Supply Chain Management
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
+ Lean Six Sigma
+ APICS Master Plannin
Experience
Preferred
+ 7-10 years: Master Scheduling and Inventory Control