PRODUCTION PLANNER - Plant 10

Basic Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 2 years of experience in production planning/scheduling OR 1 or more internships/development rotations in supply chain/production planning in a manufacturing environment OR AA Degree plus 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with production planning/scheduling responsibilities OR 8 years of experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.


* Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications


* APICS Certification is preferred


* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


* Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects.


* Demonstrates competent use of automated order system.


* Solid base knowledge of manufacturing process and flow of material.


* Strong quantitative analysis skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel.


* Ability to develop and use planning strategies.

This PRODUCTION PLANNER position will be located in Plant 10, Whitehall Casting.

The primarily responsibilities include:

Job Roles


* Anticipation and forecasting--understands operation, maintenance and manufacturing rhythms; reviews and communicates customer demand and helps to prioritize and schedule work


* Measurement oriented--ensures schedule attainment, throughput, on time delivery, influences revenue, customer satisfaction, finished/shipped goods, etc.; tracks and plans according to customer furnished information and knowledge of internal capability and capacity; able to adjust as needed


* Relationship and communication--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; acts as liaison between customer and plant; facilitates understanding of customer priorities within the plant; galvanizes efforts to ensure goals are achieved.


* Organization and structure--detail and follow through oriented; manages and monitors inventory and information accurately; adjusts "behind the scenes" without causing visible disruption to customers; creates replicable processes and systems in response to emerging issues or opportunities; time conscious


* Ownership--tracks down information, people, requirements, or other necessary elements to ensure smooth operation with quality and speed; enables the success of others; advances a "win together" perspective and culture; driven


* Balanced attention--spends time in areas of greatest impact; asks "why?"; adjusts to customer demands and coordinates internal resources to deliver, often on short notice; creates plans to get things back on track when necessary; works closely with internal resources to align solutions


* Influence--persuades without direct reporting authority; represents interests and capabilities of plant to customers to control expectations and flow; c...