Production Planner

We are seeking a Production Planner to join our team at RIDGIDs world headquarters in Elyria OH. Under general guidance of the Materials Manager you are responsible for working directly with the production team to ensure efficient and effective movement of materials. You will maintain accurate planning parameters schedule and prioritize work orders troubleshoot issues with management review inventory and process documentation.

In this Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Create and communicate Daily/Weekly production plan
Review Work orders and prioritize accordingly to ensure smooth production flow
Works directly with Business Unit Managers and supervisors to ensure proper plant prioritization
Review unreleased work orders to determine root cause
Review and update Planning parameters based on PFEP and plant need
Monitor supermarkets and prioritize production
Review blocking orders and create actions to reduce
Work with inventory control to maintain accurate system inventories

Who You Are:

You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You deliver clear problemfocused communication. You display a cando attitude in good and bad times. You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements expectations and needs. You are effective and understand the customers historically today and tomorrow to gather fresh insights. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors Degree or the equivalent professional experience
• Relevant years of experience in Inventory Control including Materials Planning and Procurement in a fastpaced plant environment commensurate with the level of this position.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills are critical.
• Strong Excel skills
• Occasionally lift and maneuver 30lbs.
• Perform complex and varied tasks that require independent knowledge its application to a variety of situations and the exercise of judgement.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience in implementing or using JDE strongly desired.
• Experience in warehouse distribution and working with global supply chain

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Why Work in the Greater Cleveland Area:

Our facility is located in Elyria OH (our world headquarters) which is conveniently located within driving distance to Cleveland. The areas generally low costs of living excellent school systems and low crime rates create a familyfriendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants festivals shopping and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location:

Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923 the 25acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster safer and more accurately. Today more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and a stateoftheart schoolhouse training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools pipe and electrical tools and drain cleaning components as well as Greenlee step bits and knockout tools. Emersons Professional Tools business provides the industrys broadest portfolio of advanced reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical electrical and plumbing trades.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.