Job Title: Manufacturing Planner
Department: Operations / Supply Chain
Reports to: Director of Operations
Function Summary:
The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining routings and bills of materials within the ERP system, developing, reviewing and maintaining production schedules, constantly reviewing capacity constraints and communicating product build lead-time to the relevant stakeholders. The Manufacturing Planner will be responsible for ensuring job close-out accuracy (materials and labor). Strong collaboration with operations, engineering, and sales is essential in this role.
Essential Functions/Key Accountabilities:
1. Follow direction provided by the Director of Operations.
2. Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to, and enforcing, all safety procedures and policies inside and outside the facility, including the use of personal protective equipment as required.
3. Represent the company in a positive manner both internally and externally while adhering to the organization’s core values.
4. Communicate effectively with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
5. Responsible for creating Part Master and Engineering Bill of Materials within the ERP system by analyzing engineering drawings.
6. Responsible for establishing part numbers, maintaining the part number books, and maintaining the ERP part database.
7. Establish routings and bills of materials for manufactured parts.
8. Responsible for processing engineering releases and revisions in the ERP system.
9. Develop formal production plans, schedules, and updates as required, minimizing waste and utilizing available capacities.
10. Alongside the Factory Lead, ensure adherence to schedule, proactively addressing any issues impacting upon the plan or sudden shifts in demand.
11. Co-ordinate with other internal functions including but not limited to purchasing, assembly, sales, and accounting.
12. Ability to understand and communicate assembly lead-times to Sales and Project Managers.
13. Create stock and non-stock jobs through the ERP system, monitoring and reporting on all jobs from start to finish.
Physical Requirements:
This position is typically located in an office setting and requires sitting and standing for long periods of time. The position requires ambulatory skills sufficient to travel domestically. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, visual acuity to use a keyboard, and operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of both oral and written communication.
The physical demands described 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.
Educational/Other Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
2. 3-5 years’ relevant experience.
3. Previous and extensive ERP experience (Epicor preferred).
4. Comprehensive commercial acumen.
5. Computer literacy including MS Office applications.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
8. Ability to successfully reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
This position description outlines the major duties performed but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned/performed as needed and determined by management. This position description is subject to change at any time.
Acknowledgement of Position Description:
I have read this position description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. I further understand that this position description does not constitute an employment contract.
For more information and to apply for this role, please contact Shane directly on M: 07542321219 or E: shane@huntersavage.com
Core Values: Family … Safety … Integrity
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