vdl
Production Planner
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Supply ChainLogisticsProcurementCustomer SupportCommunicationCritical ThinkingMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
About the role
- The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and adjusting production schedules to meet customer demand and ensure efficient utilization of resources. This role requires close coordination with Customer Service, Operations, Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and Engineering to align planning with business objectives. The Production
- Planner monitors material availability, prioritizes work orders, and ensures customer deadlines are met while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production plans that align with customer demand, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
- Collaborate with Logistics to manage outsourced shipments and delivery schedules.
- Confer with engineering, technical, manufacturing, quality personnel, and suppliers to resolve issues and support production activities.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate the procurement of materials and supplies to support production schedules.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and files related to production planning and scheduling.
- Foster and maintain effective working relationships through clear written and verbal communication.
Requirements
- Required Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and techniques for the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Knowledge of production methods and the coordination of people and resources.
- Strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply math to solve work-related problems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with clerical procedures such as managing files and records.
- Knowledge of customer service principles, including meeting quality standards for customer satisfaction.
- Ability to analyze and apply new information to current and future planning.
Nice to have
- Position Summary
- This role requires close coordination with Customer Service, Operations, Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and Engineering to align planning with business objectives.
- The Production Planner monitors material availability, prioritizes work orders, and ensures customer deadlines are met while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor order status and immediately notify management if customer deadlines cannot be met.
- Ensure all order-related documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with company standards.
- Schedule and release work orders for production start and ensure timely delivery of components to production.
- Establish and adjust production priorities based on efficiency, material availability, and customer demand.
Skills
- Active listening skills, including giving full attention to others, asking clarifying questions, and responding appropriately.
Company info
- Report any environmental risks or hazards in the workplace in compliance with company policies.
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