Description
Job Title
Production Planner
Position Summary:
A Planner is pivotal in optimizing production efficiency by crafting and adjusting schedules aligning with demand and resource availability. Their role spans material planning ensuring timely procurement and adeptly managing inventory levels. Proficient in capacity planning they identify and address constraints for streamlined operations. Effective communication and commitment to continuous improvement are central facilitating agile manufacturing processes that meet organizational goals.
Reporting Relationships:
The Production Planner will report to Production Planning Supervisor.
Location: This position will be based in Miami Gardens FL.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
- Develop production schedules based on demand forecasts customer orders and inventory levels.
- Coordinate with different departments to ensure alignment between production plans and overall business goals.
Material Planning:
- Determine the raw materials components and resources required for production.
- Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
Scheduling:
- Create detailed production schedules that consider production capacity lead times and resource constraints.
- Adjust schedules in response to changes in demand resource availability or other factors.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and control inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
- Implement inventory control strategies to optimize working capital and minimize carrying costs.
Communication:
- Liaise with various departments including production procurement and logistics to convey production plans and address any issues or changes.
- Keep stakeholders informed about the progress of production orders and potential disruptions.
Priority Setting:
- Prioritize production orders based on customer requirements deadlines and strategic business objectives.
- Make decisions about the sequencing and priority of manufacturing tasks.
Capacity Planning:
- Assess production capacity and identify any constraints that may impact the production schedule.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to optimize resource utilization and address capacity challenges.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze production data to identify trends inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Generate regular reports on production performance inventory levels and other key metrics.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records including work orders job tickets and inventory logs.
- Analyze data to identify trends bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the planning function.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and responsiveness in the manufacturing process.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
- Assist in documenting and standardizing production processes.
Problem Solving:
- Address issues related to production delays material shortages or other disruptions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems and implement corrective actions.
Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of production plans schedules and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineering quality control and logistics to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
- Other tasks as needed.
Education and Qualifications:
- Fluent in English (oral and written) and bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Experience in manufacturing environment required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Must have excellent leadership skills.
- Must be able to motivate and encourage team members.
- High School Diploma.
- Computer literate a must able to work comfortably with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook (email).
Pavilion offers:
- Welcoming friendly environment.
- Culture that encourages diversity of thought.
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Dynamic and talented staff of creative professionals.
- Collaborative environment that welcomes innovative ideas and allows you to make an immediate impact on the team.
- Health benefits matching 401k retirement plan paid holidays personal days.
DescriptionJob Title Production Planner Position Summary:A Planner is pivotal in optimizing production efficiency by crafting and adjusting schedules aligning with demand and resource availability. Their role spans material planning ensuring timely procurement and adeptly managing inventory levels. ...
Description
Job Title
Production Planner
Position Summary:
A Planner is pivotal in optimizing production efficiency by crafting and adjusting schedules aligning with demand and resource availability. Their role spans material planning ensuring timely procurement and adeptly managing inventory levels. Proficient in capacity planning they identify and address constraints for streamlined operations. Effective communication and commitment to continuous improvement are central facilitating agile manufacturing processes that meet organizational goals.
Reporting Relationships:
The Production Planner will report to Production Planning Supervisor.
Location: This position will be based in Miami Gardens FL.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
- Develop production schedules based on demand forecasts customer orders and inventory levels.
- Coordinate with different departments to ensure alignment between production plans and overall business goals.
Material Planning:
- Determine the raw materials components and resources required for production.
- Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
Scheduling:
- Create detailed production schedules that consider production capacity lead times and resource constraints.
- Adjust schedules in response to changes in demand resource availability or other factors.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and control inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
- Implement inventory control strategies to optimize working capital and minimize carrying costs.
Communication:
- Liaise with various departments including production procurement and logistics to convey production plans and address any issues or changes.
- Keep stakeholders informed about the progress of production orders and potential disruptions.
Priority Setting:
- Prioritize production orders based on customer requirements deadlines and strategic business objectives.
- Make decisions about the sequencing and priority of manufacturing tasks.
Capacity Planning:
- Assess production capacity and identify any constraints that may impact the production schedule.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to optimize resource utilization and address capacity challenges.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze production data to identify trends inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Generate regular reports on production performance inventory levels and other key metrics.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records including work orders job tickets and inventory logs.
- Analyze data to identify trends bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the planning function.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and responsiveness in the manufacturing process.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
- Assist in documenting and standardizing production processes.
Problem Solving:
- Address issues related to production delays material shortages or other disruptions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems and implement corrective actions.
Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of production plans schedules and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineering quality control and logistics to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
- Other tasks as needed.
Education and Qualifications:
- Fluent in English (oral and written) and bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Experience in manufacturing environment required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Must have excellent leadership skills.
- Must be able to motivate and encourage team members.
- High School Diploma.
- Computer literate a must able to work comfortably with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook (email).
Pavilion offers:
- Welcoming friendly environment.
- Culture that encourages diversity of thought.
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Dynamic and talented staff of creative professionals.
- Collaborative environment that welcomes innovative ideas and allows you to make an immediate impact on the team.
- Health benefits matching 401k retirement plan paid holidays personal days.
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