The Production Planner is responsible for overseeing and managing the manufacturing process in order to ensure that products are produced efficiently, on time, and in the right quantities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include but are not limited to the following. The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. All work is to be completed with minimal supervision and in accordance with Company standards. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field or equivalent from a 4-year College and 4 plus years of multi plant master production experience, production planning, or a similar leadership role., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
understanding of production planning principles and methodologies.
LANGUAGE ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
MATH ABILITY:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other report writing and project planning software. Proficiency in using purchasing software and tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment consists of office and warehouse conditions representative of distribution businesses nationally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is an office position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
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As a Production Planner at our company in Wichita, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes run like a well-oiled machine. Your mission is to create and maintain production schedules that not only meet deadlines but do so in a way that optimizes our resources effectively. You will be analyzing customer orders and turning them into actionable production plans, estimating what materials, equipment, and labor we’ll need for each run. Tracking inventory levels will be one of your most important tasks, as you’ll need to secure materials and ensure we neither run low nor overstock items. You'll also coordinate shifts and monitor the production line, identifying any bottlenecks or delays that might crop up. What's more, you’ll communicate with departments across the board—from sales to engineering—to keep everyone in sync and maintain clear documentation on production. Using your analytical skills, you will examine production data, spot improvement areas, and prepare reports on our production performance to unveil cost-saving opportunities. If you have a knack for strategic thinking, enjoy collaborating in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect position for you to help influence our production outcomes positively and drive continuous improvement at our Wichita facility.
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