Production Planning Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Production Planning Supervisor reports to the Director of Supply Chain Management & Materials, while supporting other areas, including Inside Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Shipping.  The Supervisor is expected to supervisor the Production Control Clerk/Expeditor(s), establish, and coordinate the production schedule, ensuring the flow of materials between departments.

DUTIES:

• Prepare and maintain a production schedule for jobs, review/adjust the schedule where needed in the Web Scheduler software.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and communication between departments
• Run the Morning Huddle Production Meeting.
• Maintain suggested inventory stock levels through Enterprise Planning.
• Meet or exceed on time delivery on customer due dates and specials.
• Open/close work orders, Issues material, and completes Sage transactions daily.
• Follow through on expedited requests.
• Communicate with Management on any customer order concerns.
• Ensures team follows all operating, health/safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years’ scheduling experience required
• Familiar with ISO Standards and ERP/Scheduling systems.
• Experience with ERP and Scheduling software, preferably Sage X3 and Web Scheduler.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of management, and Lean production principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Planning, Time, and Organization Management.
• High Communication and Decision-making skills.
• Promotes Teamwork

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