GAF

Production Planner

Newton, KS · Full-time

Work authorization required$60k-$83kDetected 12 days ago

AccountingLogisticsERPRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

We are looking for a Production Planner who will be responsible for the finite scheduling of all Master Schedules provided by Corporate Supply Planning Group.
Participate in planning and establishing overall production objectives based on customer demand and sales forecasts.
Trace and expedite shipments to ensure Plant operations are not impacted by delayed shipments, Monitor and coordinate shipments in such a way that railroad demurrage and the cost penalty associated with truck delivery is kept to a minimum.

The incumbent will manage all raw material receivers, including the receipt in the ERP system, the review of any discrepancies and resolution of issues when problems arise.
Create and maintain Plant's finite production schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis that balances production efficiency, raw materials and WIP inventory, and customer service.
Maintain communication with Production, Shipping, Purchasing, Corporate Supply Planning, to provide a free exchange of information and ideas about scheduling plans so that necessary changes can be made smoothly to meet overall objectives.
Maintain ongoing communications with supervisors, unloading employees Stillyard operations, Supply Planning, and Buyer regarding schedule changes.
Order and maintain inventories of production and office supplies staying within expense budgets. Assist Accounting with month-end inventory counts for all raw materials and finished products. Resolve issues when needed.

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) coupled with 2.
4 years of demonstrated experience in production planning in a high volume manufacturing operation.
intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with an ERP system.
Proficiency to learn new systems and processes and be able to work effectively with team members from all levels of the organization are required.
Maintain required raw materials inventories and order quantity with the most economical costs of delivery, storage and obsolescence while ensuring timely delivery adequate supplies are on site.
If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
Demonstrated advanced communication and analytical skills along with organizational skills; intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with an ERP system.

Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS would be preferred.

$60,000-$82,500
We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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