Production Planner - Itasca, IL
Production Planner - Itasca, IL
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$ 73200 - 109800
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Job Description
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e. 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings strong supervision real-time problem-solving and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Work Location: Itasca
Itasca
Want to make an impact
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines materials and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams factory leaders and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders.
Ways you will make a difference
Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight of order prioritization and requirements
Create a production plan within he detailed scheduling period by shift considering capacity labor and materials while optimizing factory costs
Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders providing recommended solutions
Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service
Complete the detailed schedule for next weeks production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together
update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required
Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning
Verify that all components are available both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site in order to execute the weekly published production schedule
Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis)
Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown labor constraints material shortages etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills that will make you successful
Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize inventory levels and storeroom operations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively lead and collaborate with other departments
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced setting
Experiences that will support your success
Bachelors degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in storeroom or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
Experience with procurement and inventory processes as well as vendor management
Familiarity with maintenance operations and the role of spare parts in equipment reliability
Proficiency with inventory management systems preferably SAP
Experience reading technical machine diagrams
What We Offer
At Ferrara were proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health financial wellness and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
The salalry range for this position is $73200 to $109800 per year
Employment Type
Full Time
