Production Planner Jobs

Our Lakeland, Florida team is looking to add a Production Planner to the team! The selected candidate will develop, evaluate, monitor, and maintain the production schedule in an efficient and effective operation of material flow within the department(s) to ensure on-time delivery and quality of materials.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Estimate and coordinate the amount of material, equipment and labor required for production.
• Issue Purchase Requisitions for materials.
• Utilize ERP system to process work.
• Create and run reports as needed.
• Perform work according to established company policies and procedures.
• Create Bill of Manufacturing and Bill of Materials.
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.
• Maintain current knowledge on materials, technology, and processes.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Create the production schedule utilizing the ERP system and the variables involved, including equipment capacity, and staffing availability / capacity. Deliver information to necessary parties
• Communicate issues or constraints to develop a solution.
• Promptly inform relevant departments of changes to current schedules.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Here's What You'll Need:

Associate’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics or other related field, along with at least 5 years of experience in materials/supply chain functions manufacturing; OR the combination of education and experience.

• Experience with an ERP system, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software
• Ability to readily observe and define processes to generate ideas for improvements, to develop operating plans, and to operate to maximum efficiency and effectiveness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leading, interpersonal, planning, organizing, and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and diagnose problems, accumulate significant data, seek contributions, sort data, and initiate actions to prevent or overcome problems
• Experience with Lean concepts and methodologies
• CPIM Certification (preferred)