Manufacturing Planner

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for preparing, issuing and monitoring production schedules for the manufacture of industrial or commercial products. The Manufacturing Planner will work closely with other disciplines including Master Planning, Material Control, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development and Program Management to fully understand customer needs and internal capabilities to facilitate a production schedule which satisfies both.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Manufacturing Planner will liaison between Material Planning and Material Control Team to facilitate the production schedule while efficiently balancing work center capacities and available resources while striving to minimize inventory levels and meet customer delivery dates.
• The Manufacturing Planner will interface with other disciplines including Master Planning, Material Control, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development and Program Management to fully understand customer needs, internal capabilities and other factors to ensure continuous optimal execution of the production schedule.
• The Manufacturing Planner will ensure that the execution of the production schedule enables on-time delivery to customers based on required ship dates indicated on sales orders.
• The Master Planner will participate in the review of new jobs to ensure accuracy prior to releasing to the production floor.
• The Manufacturing Planner will participate and/or lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders as needed to convey/retrieve relevant information.
• The Manufacturing Planner will document and/or analyze key data including production, downtime, inventory, shipments and job completion.
• The Manufacturing Planner will work with Engineering and shop personnel to maintain accuracy of Routing data including operational sequence, setup time and run time.
• The Manufacturing Planner will consistently reduce and eliminate constraints and barriers to enable improved workflow, increased scheduling efficiency and reduced cost.
• The Manufacturing Planner will release work jackets to the Manufacturing Coordination Team in a timely fashion, ensuring that all necessary materials and sub assemblies are available to complete the necessary work.
• The Manufacturing Planner will receive completed work jackets from the Manufacturing Control Team and disposition accordingly, advising necessary parties to prepare shipment documentation and package finished goods for shipment.
• The Manufacturing Planner will complete other duties as assigned.
• Professional Conduct: The Manufacturing Planner will demonstrate responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Travel: Travel between GSM Facilities may be required.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: The Manufacturing Planner will demonstrate commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Ethics and Compliance: The Manufacturing Planner will abide by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations