Production Planner

Position Summary This position serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, supply chain and multiple operations groups.
They will coordinate schedules and inventories to provide timely information that signals the pull of the customer demand to multiple operations to create maximum value for the customer.
Responsible for entering the relevant information into the manufacturing software and confirming the accuracy of routes, cycle counts, inventory transactions, Kanbans, safety stocks, bills of materials, and master schedule information.
Steffes Core Values Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self.
We are modest, genuine, and authentic.
Key Responsibilities Maintains master schedule for Skid production, revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
Facilitates weekly discussions to update sales, engineering, supply chain and operations on current order status.
Collaborates with supporting production planners to establish schedules that allocate available resources and inventory to best serve the customer.
Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales and conducts, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
Run job reports to verify quantities, details, etc.
Help coordinate the supply and transfer of products between facilities.
Track and adjust on-time delivery data.
Coordinate scheduling of jobs with production and sales.
Monitor the progress of production work and help resolve issues that may delay shipment.
Create, audit, organize, and maintain Kanban signals.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
Other duties may be assigned.
Core Expectations Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Quality - Actively support and participate in Quality Improvement.
Take immediate action in unsafe situations.
Adhere to all safety standards; thus, promoting safe practices to ensure a safe environment.
Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by: Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.
Job Requirements/Qualifications Bachelors degree required Excellent communication and organizational skills 2+ years of related work experience, preferred Advanced computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.
) Written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills Experience with ERP or MRP, preferred.
-OR- An acceptable combination of education and experience Physical Demands of Position This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs Stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions Education Preferred High School or better Bachelors or better