Production Planner Job at Thermon in San Marcos

Job Title: Production Planner

Thermon (NYSE: THR) is an Industrial Technology company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Through its global network, Thermon provides safe, reliable and mission critical industrial process heating solutions. Thermon serves the global energy, power generation and chemical markets to provide innovative solutions for industrial heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. We specialize in providing complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions.

Through our values, Care, Commit and Collaborate, Thermon strives to be the world leader in industrial process heating solutions by creating a culture of passionate people that are dedicated to anticipating customer needs

We offer environments where collaboration, mentoring and professional growth are encouraged. Ideal candidates for our team will recognize the value of being a part of an organization that not only provides a competitive wage but that also promises a great career.

In this role, you will make an impact in our company by managing the status of open production orders, entering production orders, and inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Include

• Issue and schedule work orders to meet customer or inventory demand
• Ensure that the required material is supplied to the production floor to meet schedule.
• Work with management for capacity planning.
• Coordinate any and all materials shortages to purchasing on a timely basis.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to meet required dates and in accordance with MRP messages (AX).
• Manage raw materials by timely inputting production orders to drive demand.
• Quote delivery dates for sales orders.
• Monitor order dates, adjust as necessary and coordinate with appropriate departments to re-schedule production.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, sales and warehouse to ensure on-time receipt, production and delivery of raw material and finished goods.
• Coordinate production and personnel schedules for efficient completion of tasks.
• Manage, adjust, and close production orders as needed in a timely manner to assure accuracy.
• Advise and report to management for production status and capacity planning.
• Remain current on company procedures and specifications and assure that products conform accordingly.
• Assist in audits and inspections for customer and agency approval of products and processes.
• Assist in assurance that procedures and instructions for production personnel are accurate.

• Monitor, perform cycle counts and adjust inventory and system settings to maintain accuracy.

Key Characteristic, Competencies and Skills

• Problem solving skills with the ability to think and react quickly to resolve issues
• Communication proficiency and collaboration skills
• Strong time management
• Proficient with Microsoft office Suite
• Proficient knowledge of MRP / AX Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Team oriented

• Ability to become forklift certified

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office or equivalent tools to perform daily tasks
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing preferred
• 1-2 years minimum experience with MRP preferred

• APICS body of knowledge.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regular Activities:

• Sitting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Talking
• Listening
• Typing
• Lifting up to 20 pounds

Occasional Activities:

• Lifting up to 40 pounds or more