Master Planner

Coordinates production schedules with manufacturing facility on a daily basis and ensures that actual production meets scheduled requirements. Responsibilities include shop order release, the in-process expediting function, and shop scheduling with input from Manufacturing Management.

• Converts high-level schedule into detail resource schedules, material requirements lists, and production plans for work centers.
• Work with resource Lead to develop work instructions for manufacturing team
• Expedites daily work through the manufacturing centers in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Analyzes capacity and provide recommendations for Operation’s leadership
• Advises management of production status and potential problems to ensure labor, tools, equipment, and services are provided as needed.
• Coordinates with other internal departments to expedite the movement of parts.
• Works with Engineering to develop tools and procedures to maximize facility and equipment utilization.
• Identifies methods to ensure products meet Master Schedule requirements
• Hands-on shop floor working relationship with Lead’s / manufacturing team
  

• Education
• AS degree in Business, Logistics, and Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

• Work experience

• Minimum of 2-5 years of inventory and production controller/planner experience
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, procurement, quality basics, engineering flows, and reading prints

• Experience with capacity planning, and creating production schedules and loading into ERP system in a machining manufacturing environment (job shop experience is strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience modifying production schedules for increased efficiency
• Experience tracking, reporting, and presenting status
• Must possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with leaders, peers, and others as required.

• Job specific attributes/skills
• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Office: proficient in Excel; MS Project experience preferred
• Proficient with ERP Systems
• Capacity planning, (level loading, Kanban, etc.)
• Strong customer service orientation
• Demonstrated abilities to organize with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills