Planner II
West Chester, OH - USA
Job Summary
The Planner is responsible for production planning scheduling material coordination and on-time delivery for a Value Stream at the West Chester PA manufacturing facility. This role supports customer commitments by developing achievable build plans coordinating material and labor readiness and helping the Value Stream meet Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) key performance indicators. This position operates in a regulated manufacturing environment where safety standards and PPE must be adhered to. Success in this position requires strong analytical capability clear communication across functions and disciplined use of Regal Business System (RBS) tools to improve planning processes and team performance.
Fully onsite Mon - Fri
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Along with those identified below other duties may be assigned.
- Plan and schedule production activities for Value Stream to determine achievable build dates and meet customer-requested delivery dates.
- Partner with Supply Chain to confirm material availability for the build-plan escalate shortages or constraints and communicate material-related risks affecting production execution.
- Work closely with our Sourcing Team and internal suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of components and assemblies.
- Work closely with Supervisors to ensure the deployment of direct labor will enable successful execution of the production plan.
- Work closely with centralized functions including Sales Customer Service Sourcing New Product Development Quality and Shipping to ensure all customer needs are addressed and Promise Dates are met.
- Manage our internal and external Kanban system for the Value stream to ensure materials availability to execute the plan.
- Place releases for Purchased Components in our Material Requirements Planning system.
- Coordinate line capacity and special machine availability to support internal production priorities and external team requirements as needed.
- Drive sense of urgency and effective problem-solving to identify root cause and build sustainable countermeasures to meet KPIs.
- Create a build plan that is visually communicated to team members and is easy to understand.
- Maintain inventory accuracy within the Value Stream to support the production plan prevent material shortages and avoid excess or obsolete material.
- Utilize the Regal Rexnord Business System methodology to continuously improve our processes; via Daily Management and by facilitating Kaizen events.
COMPETENCIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill or ability required.
- Collaborates effectively across teams and functions.
- Communicate effectively with customers and with all functions and levels of management
- Results-focused and detail-oriented
- Exceptional problem-solving capability
- Strong analytical and data analysis capability
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Operations Management Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering or equivalent preferred
- Masters in Business Administration preferred
- 3 years of experience in scheduling or production planning preferred
- 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience working in a Quality Management System preferred (e.g. ISO9001 AS9100)
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience preferred (e.g. Oracle SAP)
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred
Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a U.S.
Person which includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents individuals granted asylum in the United States refugees in the United States or individuals who otherwise qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.
- Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail
About Company
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.