PRODUCTION PLANNER
MONTGOMERY, AL

Essential Functions

• Ensure daily production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectation
• Analyze and prepare documents needed for production.
• Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand.
• Creates production schedule and prioritizes job-orders for production optimization.
• Maintains the production schedule and other reports as required.
• Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation.
• Complete status reports for production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory.
• Interacts with shop floor management on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting.
• Willing to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency.

To ensure that all production demand is monitored and released in a timely manner to accommodate on-time completion of make to stock or make to order demand.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of SAP system and Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Good customer service/phone skills and flexibility for handling a wide range of
• Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate personal time management skills, 50/50 rule of office/floor environment.
• Set the example by actively contributing to department and company goals.
• Take initiative and seek additional training or direction as needed.
• Ensure processes are consistent with quality objectives. Be aware of current quality levels versus target levels.
• Develop and achieve departmental/company goals and controls. Make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality and productivity.