Manufacturing Planner

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for preparing, issuing and monitoring production schedules for the manufacture of industrial or commercial products. The Manufacturing Planner will work closely with other disciplines including Master Planning, Material Control, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development and Program Management to fully understand customer needs and internal capabilities to facilitate a production schedule which satisfies both.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Manufacturing Planner will liaison between Material Planning and Material Control Team to facilitate the production schedule while efficiently balancing work center capacities and available resources while striving to minimize inventory levels and meet customer delivery dates.
• The Manufacturing Planner will interface with other disciplines including Master Planning, Material Control, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development and Program Management to fully understand customer needs, internal capabilities and other factors to ensure continuous optimal execution of the production schedule.
• The Manufacturing Planner will ensure that the execution of the production schedule enables on-time delivery to customers based on required ship dates indicated on sales orders.
• The Master Planner will participate in the review of new jobs to ensure accuracy prior to