Production Planner

SUMMARY: This position maintains materials and production planning functions. Responsible for communication of information necessary for the effective and efficient operation of closed-loop MRP system. Contributes to manufacturing at best cost through the timely procurement of material and achieving optimal service levels.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Schedule and release order to manufacturing and/or packaging and help ensure that orders are started on time and processed efficiently through the plant in order to meet the due dates. * Schedule and release purchased components from approved vendors. * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, internal and external customers to ensure that requirement to support our operations are met. * Work with manufacturing and/or packaging management to develop a smooth flow of needed material. * Develop pull system signals and supermarkets. * Review product mix to ensure that sufficient capacity is available to meet production goals and customer requirements. * Work with inventory personnel to help maintain accurate inventories; to keep an accurate perpetual inventory. * Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided to meet customer demand. * Update and keeps current MRP operating data. * Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. * Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals. * Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: * Reports to: Manager, Materials

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required. Education and/or Experience: Expected: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years materials management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in MRP, Capacity Planning, Inventory & Production control and purchasing. Communication Skills: * Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well with our vendors, internal suppliers and interpret invoices. * 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, clients, customers, and the general public. Other Skills: * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. * 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. * General knowledge of accounting and understanding of the general ledger accounts and how they relate to invoices. * Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office. * Experience with MRP/ERP systems * Problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication skills. * Computer Data Entry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Production Planning: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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