Production Control Planner - (1st Shift) at HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE LLC – Lafayette, Indiana

SUMMARY: Liaison to material and part suppliers. Orders inbound materials and

product to ensure constant flow to production area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, other duties assigned.

1. Create Purchase Orders using systematic inventory data to maintain inventory levels

while providing no interruptions to the production departments.

2. Ensures a steady flow of all materials to keep a manufacturing line operating, while

also maintaining adequate supplies without overbuying or wasting resources.

3. Excellent communication skills with supplier network.

4. Must be able to do their own research and inventorying of materials, as well as work

with colleagues in other departments.

5. Understands how to conduct and analyze root cause analysis and problem

resolution for all supply chain related issues.

6. Work with Logistics companies for on-time deliveries.

7. Interfaces within the operations team to ensure coordination of production.

8. Track, analyze and communicate key performance metrics to your manager.

9. Support and participate continuous improvement programs for Health, Safety and

Environmental.

10. Support and enforce 5S goals in area

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the

following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and

analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group

problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process

improvement. Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self available to

staff; Provides regular performance feedback.

Communication - Must be able to report any and all issues concerning lines or product

with members of management. Must take an active role and participate in meetings as

required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

The preferred background would include at least an Associate’s Degree in related field

with at least 3 years experience in the field. Experience in automotive is preferred.

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel and

Microsoft Word. Data base systems experience also preferred. Basic Knowledge of

MRP system.

Language Skills:

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to

effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,

clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as: probability and statistical inference,

and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to

practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract

variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a

variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands

& fingers to handle and hands & arms to reach. The employee is required to stand,

walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10

pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move

up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to

be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of

personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are

they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of

employment between Heartland Automotive LLC and any of its employees. The

provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management

and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Heartland Automotive LLC with or

without notice.

Employment with Heartland Automotive LLC is voluntarily entered into, and the

employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Heartland

Automotive LLC may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or

without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state

law.