Production Planner

Job Title:

Production Planner

Department:

Operations

Reports To:

COO

Salary:

DOE

Position Summary: The Production Planner manages the ERP system to support the companys manufacturing programs he/she will utilize the ERP Planning System to provide the business with the most responsive and customer driven manufacturing schedule possible. The Production Planner is responsible for Material Resource Planning. The Production Planner must be knowledgeable and interactive with all planned operations as well as key business functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create New Part numbers Bills of Material Work Centers and Routings in ERP Database (NetSuite)
• Maintain ERP Database (NetSuite) in collaboration with NetSuite SME.
• Prioritize and Schedule shop output in collaboration with Assembly (Build) schedule to meet monthly revenue goals.
• Create and Maintain Shop Orders (manufacturing orders) to execute the production plan as agreed to in Sales and Operations Planning.
• Participate in Monthly Sales and Operations Planning meetings to develop and execute business goals (forecast).
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all planning and work order processes.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instructions. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Take responsibility for own actions.
• Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans for work activities. Set goals and objectives. Use time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

• Quality - Fosters quality focus in others. Improve processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Use technology to increase productivity.
• Lean Manufacturing Exercises a commitment to driving value and eliminating waste.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Education/Experience: Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability: Read analyze and interpret business professional technical or governmental documents. Write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers customers and the public.
• Mathematical Ability: Must be able to conduct many types of mathematical problems including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully individuals must have strong computer related skills including familiarization with word processing spreadsheet and MRP/ERP software.
• Certificates and Licenses: APICS/CPIM desired.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.