Planner/Scheduler controller

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: We are looking for a qualified Production Planner Scheduler/ Controller to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. · Maintain 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. · Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies. · Coordinate production workflow for multiple products. · Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. · Determine manpower, equipment and components needed to cover production demand. · Schedule shift per production needs; monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget. · Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption. · Prepare and submit status and performance reports. · Keep paperwork organized. · Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, procurement, and other staff. · Build quality into work. 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. · Coordinate on-site suppliers. · Support and actively participate in Continuous Improvement activities E.G. Lean, Six Sigma · Perform related tasks as assigned. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: · Bachelors or Associate degree highly preferred with proven experience as production planner. · Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles. · Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning). · Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (SAP highly preferred). · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. · Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook) and MS Projects. · Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. · Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Physical Requirements: · Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. · Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $70,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have in planning and resource allocation? What software tools have you used for scheduling (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Project)? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Manufacturing: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate: Springfield, MA 01104: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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