Manufacturing Planner
Implements an effective and appropriate capacity management and production monitoring system
Maintains all MRP planning and scheduling parameters for all "make" items.
Analyzes planned order reports and provides timely release of production work orders specified by the Production Plan.
Interfaces with production teams and procurement specialists to prioritize the most critical items.
Identifies and brings to resolution any production demand/supply imbalances in both volume and mix.
Provides daily guidance and information to the product line team regarding status of production schedules.
Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of other potential interruptions to the Planning Manager
Monitors production progress against scheduling needs and intervenes as necessary to bring deliveries back into compliance with production schedules.
Identifies and reports opportunities and implements actions to continually reduce waste, shorten lead times, reduce costs, etc.