Production Planner II - BARTELL MACHINERY SYSTEMS, LLC : Job Details

The Position

This position is a member of the Production Control department. The Production Control Planner II will report directly to the Production Control Manager.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of orders.
• Expedites operations that are causing a delay in schedules.
• Responsible for updating the appropriate Item Master Fields to support Engineering Changes, R&D, New Releases, and Drawing Updates.
• Prepares list of required materials when needed.
• Prepares various production reports.
• Lead production meetings when needed to support Customer On-time Delivery
• Ensures timely closure of completed work orders.
• Responsible for the timely release of work orders to appropriate work centers.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree with more than 7 years of job-specific experience
• Associate's Degree with more than 9 years of job-specific experience
• High School Diploma or GED with more than 17 years of job-specific experience

Skills & Relevant Work Experience

• 7 to 10 years Master Scheduling and Inventory Control experience
• Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements a plus
• Strong analytical skills required
• Good written & verbal communication skills required
• Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) and Capacity Planning
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills required
• Strong computer skills (Information Systems; Microsoft Office; INFOR (XA, Mapics) or equivalent
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus
• Programming experience a plus
• Lean/6S & 6 Sigma Training/Certification a Plus

Travel Requirements: Less than 25%

EOE M/F/D/V