Production Planner Job at Johnson Screens Inc in Saint Paul

Johnson Screens ­— A brand of Aqseptence

Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key for our success.

Overview:

The Production Planner reports to the Planning Manager and is responsible for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring on-time delivery of products, and managing inventory levels. This role plays a pivotal part in our company’s success by coordinating production plans, schedules, and resources to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and optimizing resource utilization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build Relationships throughout the organization to be able to act as a conduit between Customer Service, Engineering, Procurement and Production.
• Collaborate with various departments as needed to create an aggressive, yet attainable production schedule that meet the overall strategy as defined by the Planning Manager.
• Work with Customer Service on lead time requests to meet external customer needs.
• Work within your Leader-Leader Production Team to:
• Coordinate production workflow for one or more value streams.
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand for work orders as you plan them.
• Follow up to ensure your products will finish on time by frequent trips to the production floor, talking with leads and Supervisors and attending daily meetings.
• Proactively identify potential bottlenecks, supply chain disruptions, or other risks to production schedules. Develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
• Work with Production Supervisors, Leads and Line staff to create a detailed schedule for various machines in your areas of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. Participate in cross-functional teams focused on lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Must know Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System Manual, Operating and technical procedures and work instructions as it applies to the position.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Required Skills

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience in a production planning role, preferably in metal fabrication
• Vocational/Technical degree or equivalent preferred
• Sound knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and related software.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic Computer Skills including Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic SAP
• Should be able to work closely with fellow employees in a positive manner
• Understand and comply with all HSE, Compliance and other Company Policies
• Must know Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System Manual, Operating and technical procedures and work instructions as it applies to the position.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager within the physical constraints of the position.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision - Family Coverage Available
• Safe Harbor 401(k) - 5% Employer Match
• Group Term Life Insurance - Additional Coverage Available
• 10 Paid Holidays per Year
• Sick Time & Vacation Time
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Legal Plan

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Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer: Veterans, Disabled, Minorities and Women.