Production Planner

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations
• Schedule shift according to production needs
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Keep paperwork organized
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree required. Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management degrees preferred.
• Prior experience in a Production Scheduling role
• With experience and background in an Injection and Molding Company.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with other functional areas to build trusted relationships.
• Effective trouble shooting, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of the extended process of material procurement, capacity planning, inventory analysis and planning techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform complex requirements.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point); Proficient in MS Excel, including advanced spreadsheet creation and manipulation
• Excellent organizational, planning, and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Self-motivated with a high level of personal drive
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written