Production Planning Specialist
Company: OPW, a Dover Company
Location: Skokie
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
The Production Planning Specialist will schedule, coordinate,
and monitor jobs for designated cells to ensure efficient
operations and cycle time to meet quality standards and to enable
on time delivery, while maximizing resources and supporting company
objectives. In coordination with the Scheduling organization,
review, and distribute work orders, production, and shipment
schedules.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities:
Organize production schedule within designated areas according to
work order specifications, established priorities, and availability
or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and
equipment.
Develop realistic, detailed production schedules within designated
cells with direct guidance from the Master Schedulers.
Communicate and distribute production schedules and work
orders.
Revises production schedule based on requirements from the Master
Schedulers, when necessary.
Evaluates production requirements and shop capacity data to assign,
coordinate, and ensure appropriate staffing levels for jobs.
Manages WIP and job kit area.
Ensures timely preparation and submission of status and progress
reports and related data required.
Analyze data for decision making to support raw material supply and
finished goods demand.
Complete status reports for production progress, work-in-process,
and raw material inventory.
Complete reports and techniques to monitor production program
schedule variances against the plan and current forecasts.
Works with the production team to identify, develop, and implement
efficiency improvements for the company.
Understand and perform to all quality regulations, standards, and
policies, including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR
M-1003. Follow work procedures and ensure highest level of
quality.
Follows company policies and procedures including ISO and
Safety.
Supports Manufacturing in delivering quality product to the
customer on time.
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Intermediate Excel Skills - Vlookup, pivot tables - Data analytics
skills
3+ year of experience with machine shop, high mix/low volume make
to order environment or minimum AA/ BA/BS degree
3+ years of production planning/scheduling experience preferred
Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities:
3+ years or more of experience in using MRP/ERP systems (Oracle
Preferred)
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with
deadlines.
Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
Strong experience in manufacturing processes and/or inventory
control.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
This position is performed in an office environment, and as
required by job duties, a shop environment. May be exposed to loud
operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors
May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
May require lifting to 30 pounds
May require use of Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine,
other office equipment, Microsoft Office, Access, PowerPoint
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other
factors prohibited by law.
Keywords: OPW, a Dover Company, Skokie , Production Planning Specialist, Professions , Skokie, Illinois
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