Production Planner

• Evaluate part availability, machine requirements, and staffing requirements
• Coordinate with Sales on customer order due dates
• Maintain the Kanban or inventory system on the production floor
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to release inventory replenishment orders
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory
• Manage inventory levels, release replenishment orders, maintain Kanban cards, and perform cycle counting
• Process Sales orders for cell operators, initiate jobs, verify part availability, distribute color-coded copies and cut-sheets, and perform e-packet duties
• Respond to inquiries about delivery dates, order changes, and late shipments
• Assist the Production Manager in consistent inventory management practices and streamlining order flow
• Coordinate shop orders and customer orders related to Engineered-To-Order products
• Provide backup support for other Production Planners
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the flow of sales orders to the production floor

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet production goals and deadlines
• Align materials, resources, and labor with production schedules
• Support Lean Manufacturing practices
• Implement demand scheduling tools
• Use ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with business objectives
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, material requirements, and resource allocation
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address issues or delays
• Perform data analysis and present findings and suggestions to stakeholders
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve production efficiency and reduce costs

Production Planner jobs in Wisconsin

Production Planner

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