Job Summary:

The Production Planner plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacturing of industrial or commercial products. Additionally, he/she provides inventory support to multiple departments.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, and maintains the flow of both materials and assemblies between work centers.
• Creates the job package and maintains all work order individually by job number
• Prints and releases Tyvec labels for field boxes and coordinates the pre-printed data packages.
• Generates status of work order exceptions using matched receipts and shop floor feedback.
• Directs the handling of material regarding receiving errors, physical counts, location error and bin restocking issues.
• Manages and resolves inventory adjustments and history
• Addresses permanent routing corrections and works with manufacturing engineers to maintain accuracy.
• Handles scrap, rework, and repairs and expedites replacement parts when needed.
• Coordinates with Supervisors to provide kits for live parts and items that are not floor stocked
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirt; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school
• 1-3 years’ of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business management or equivalent job experience
• 2-5 years’ of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year of experience of management experience

Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.