Production Planner Scheduler

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Job Duties

• Responsible for the development and distribution of capacity planning reports.
• Identify production capacity and capability for assigned production units.
• Support Production Managers in all phases of capacity planning and scheduling of assigned production units.
• Manage subcontract processes that are not within a NBO unit.
• Oversee automated workflow scheduling process.
• Analyze exception reporting coming from the automated workflow scheduling process and resolve the exception issues with purchasing and shop floor supervision.
• Release orders and paperwork for situations in which the automated workflow-scheduling system does not release them.
• Monitor and expedite the progress of subcontract operations and material being processed on the outside.
• Confer with shop floor supervision and answer questions to resolve workflow schedule problems.
• Manage your responsible item data and order method.
• Manage and plan the capacity of assigned production areas.
• Initiate and plan the sub-contracting of capacity as required to support loads.  Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, production management and purchasing to select the sources and the proper parts for outside sourcing.
• Capacity plans must account for schedule changes, preventive maintenance requirements and appropriate protective capacity.
• Support production management in the planning of labor resources required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related experience
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Have a strong understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and be familiar with and able to manage in a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment using software systems, such as SAP
• Must be able to communicate professionally, across multiple departments and plants.
• Per 8-hour shift.   Sit 6 hours and stand 2 hours.  Both typical and non-typical office environment (Low to moderate noise level, low exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations.)  Infrequently lift 41-50 pounds.  Occasionally lift 31-40 pounds.  Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard.  Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs.  Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• A two-year associate degree in Supply Chain and/or a business-related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.