Production Planner
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management
In short
The Production Planner coordinates and expedites the flow of materials and production activities to ensure on-time customer delivery and efficient production scheduling. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least two years in production planning within an MRP-driven manufacturing environment, and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials and production activities across departments.
- Monitor production progress, identify and resolve constraints, and report on status, inventory, costs, and issues.
- Execute and monitor production control activities, including order review, shortage analysis, and cycle counting.
- Create, distribute, and maintain shop orders, adjusting quantities and dates as needed.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
- Lead daily production meetings with cross-functional teams.
- Schedule customer demand by balancing production capacity, machine availability, and customer requirements.
- Develop production plans to eliminate customer shortages while minimizing inventory investment.
- Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery.
- Identify and escalate risks to customer delivery, capacity, or material availability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role within an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of production planning methodologies and systems, including capacity planning and machine shop scheduling, within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, and ERP systems required.
- Oracle or comparable ERP experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with proven organizational and record keeping skills.
- Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent).
- Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze planning and performance metrics.
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, routings, and work instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
Desired Qualifications
- Results-oriented professional who takes initiative.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Thrives in ambiguous situations.
- Builds strong relationships across teams.
- Aligns actions with business goals.
- Consistently delivers results despite challenges.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, within the local market.
- Reward performance during annual merit review process.
- Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee resource groups.
- Recognition programs.
- Flexible time off plans.
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal).
- Vacation and holiday leave.
Skills
KanbanLean ManufacturingMRPERPOracleMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
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About Emerson
Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets. We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world…
Company
EmersonJob Posted
2 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$25–35 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Elk River, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
Applicants
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