Production Planner The Production Planner is responsible for effectively and efficiently coordinating the flow of daily work orders to ensure optimal customer satisfaction throughout Sunshine Metals, Inc. (SMI) Responsibilities and Duties As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Production Planner. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require. - Schedule job work orders according to machine capabilities and planning.
- Organize the schedule to reduce downtime of machine operations, while meeting all quality standards and shipping commitments.
- Ensure production staff has all the information necessary to properly execute jobs as scheduled.
- Coordinate and schedule production in accordance with established policies, principles, and procedures, ensuring maximum productivity output per line.
- Record, track, and report scrap production, overtime needed, on-time execution of jobs, and machine efficiencies (logged time vs. forecasted time).
- Ensure production staff has all the information necessary to properly execute jobs as scheduled.
- Prepare job set-ups for machine operators.
- Ensure job orders closed by administration are accurate for stocking material and adding value back to inventory.
- Ensure precision and accuracy of data on tag costs, yield/scrap weight, re-stock value, and hours/time to complete on all work orders before closing the order.
- Collaborate with managers to ensure superior on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain inventory of all shop supplies needed to accomplish work orders.
- Provide management with reports as needed.
- Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations and quality standards.
- Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent
- One or more years of experience in production planning
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organizational and critical thinking skills
- Ability to analyze, track, and maintain accountabilities
- Ability to effectively multi-task
- Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers
- Strong work ethic; initiative-taking
Preferred Qualifications - Three or more years of experience in production planning
- One or more years of experience working in metals industry
Physical Requirements Physical demands can include but not limited to: - Sitting
- Standing
- Use of hands or fingers
- Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing
- Bending/Climbing
- Speaking and Listening
- Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)
Weights to be lifted: - Up to 50 pounds—With assistance and/or of a lifting device
Weights to be pushed/pulled: - Up to 50 pounds—With assistance and/or of a lifting device
Benefits: - 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
Working Conditions Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention and involvement required to monitor material being cut on the saw. Requires continuous use of computers to receive and give information. Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity. The physical demand and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I understand that the above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental requirements. Sunshine Metals, Inc. reserves the right to alter, add, modify, change, and cancel some or all parts of the above as it deems necessary according to its business needs.
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