Description Our brand new Nashville Distribution site is seeking a Production Planner! We are seeking a motivated, customer service team member to assist in the management of our day-to-day logistic activity. Our focus is as much on building our people as on building the business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, where diversity is encouraged and where our communities are supported. We seek out achievers, leaders and visionaries. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and outstanding career development. This position is part of Distribution organization and reports to the local Operations manager. If you love a fast-paced environment that requires problem solving and logistic support with room to grow, then join our team. Key Responsibilities: Provides superior customer service and excellent financial return to the company Develop and monitor operations plans and schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to meet schedules. Works closely with the sales team to meet customer service expectations (e.g., scheduling order fulfillment and cost-effective delivery.) Prepares operations plans for the day Establishes the appropriate production time for customer orders, in collaboration with Sales. Releases work to ensure that batch size is consistent and workflow is smooth, with minimal distractions Supports analysis and identification of replenishment items (MRP) Schedules engineered lumber packs for production, considering promise date, delivery schedule, lead times, cutter capacity, product series and customer ranking Utilizes optimizer tool to schedule and release production orders to engineered lumber cut team, which may also include some manual production processes. Regularly reviews all necessary changes to production orders, before releasing to team Creates manual production orders, once our replenishment team signals the need for full unit cuts Assists in leading a team of hourly warehouse associates and forklift operators Provides coaching, guidance, management and direction to the team Provides strong leadership in safety, customer service, performance management, employee development and training, inventory management, and problem solving Provide caring leadership and support for operations associates in the areas of work scheduling, order release, schedule revisions, and lead team meetings Use regular communication with sales to coordinate the daily work schedule for operations. Drive safety culture and support the scheduling of equipment maintenance when needed We manufacture and sell an innovative collection of proven structural framing materials to the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, and provide seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. This team moves fast, works smart and never stops pushing to be and stay number one in the industry. Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A
About Company:
We grow trees and make forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes, where families are sheltered and raised. Our cellulose fibers are used to make diapers and other hygiene products that keep people clean and healthy. We innovate to use trees in products you may not expect, such as fabric, plastics and energy. We do these things because growing a truly great company isn’t just about great financial results or being a great place to work, it’s also about making a great contribution to society.