Production Planner
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Torrance
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
SUMMARY The Production Planner performs a variety of planning
activities required to attain business objectives. Working from the
Master Schedule and through the MRP system, schedules operations to
meet completion dates, prepares and maintains production schedules,
revises schedules and prepares various reports for specific work
centers. Works with Purchasing and Planning to obtain and schedule
materials based on requirements. PRIMARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working from the Master Schedule and other documents, plans and
schedules requirements for various operations required to maintain
production objectives to meet the Demand Plan.
- Reviews various daily reports including stock status, product
backlog, and ad hoc reports for schedules, capacity, etc.,
utilizing the MRP system and/or Excel.
- Creates Planned Orders (long-term planning) and Production
Orders (short-term planning), and dispatches schedules to optimize
Production and ensures that assigned completion dates are met in
accordance with resource availability. Reviews Production Orders
and sets to complete status.
- Works with Molding (Rotational and/or Injection Mold) and/or
various Assembly Departments regarding shop floor loading.
- Works with Purchasing and/or Molding to obtain materials based
on requirements.
- Revises schedule as necessitated by changes in priorities,
vendor deliveries, and/or machine/labor capacities.
- Provides timely and regular feedback to various departments in
Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service.
- Actively supports Pelican's commitment to Safety, Quality, and
Performance, with an emphasis on Continual Improvement.
- Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the
Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows
safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
- Performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in Supply Chain
Analytics, material planning and/or demand management in a
manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge of production planning and scheduling
procedures, manufacturing processes (including molding and assembly
operations) and best practices within a MTS/MTO manufacturing
environment.
- Must be eligible to receive information controlled under the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Experience utilizing advanced MRP and Excel spreadsheet
software.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills to
organize, compile, and present data in written and/or verbal report
format to various levels of Management throughout the
organization.
- Must have advanced level math skills to calculate machine
capacities and utilization and to determine their impact on
production. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- APICS or other accredited Supply Chain certification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Actively supports and complies with Pelican's objectives,
guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis
on continual improvement.
- Must be able to interact effectively, cooperatively and
professionally with employees at all levels.
- Must have the ability to complete assignments within the
timeframe specified by the Manager.
- Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be
able to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without
advanced notice.
- Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle
multiple projects simultaneously. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING
CONDITIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be
constantly required to execute standard physical activities within
the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be
occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities
within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel,
crouch).
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally
lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Pelican Products, Inc. is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual
orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.The approximate base
compensation range is shown below. The actual offer may vary based
on skills, experience and location.Pelican Products, Inc. is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual
orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.Other details
- Job Family Production
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $34.00
- Max Hiring Rate $45.50
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Malibu , Production Planner, Professions , Torrance, California
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