Lean Production Planner & Scheduler

Prysmian; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop balanced production schedules and optimize inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with operations, supply chain and cross-functional teams to improve on-time delivery and forecast accuracy.

Responsibilities include master scheduling, procurement coordination, Lean implementations (kanban, JIT, Kaizen) and data-system support for budgeting and planning. 5+ years’ related experience required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Manufacturing, Purchasing and/or Planning
• Supervisory or managerial experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, etc.) required
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and databases, SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain manager in all master scheduling, forecasting and procurement functions.
• Perform daily planning, scheduling and purchasing across multiple value streams to optimize output and reduce changeovers and waste.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to develop a balanced schedule using lean tools like kanban, heijunka and kaizen.
• Develop and implement lean strategies to improve operation, quality, cost and inventory control (pull systems, JIT, cellularization, setup reductions).
• Participate, coach and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate maintenance of manufacturing data systems for budgeting, capacity and planning processes.
• Forecast, plan, measure and control inventory mix/level requirements across all production stages.
• Prepare performance reports on KPIs such as schedule accuracy, material turns, and working capital.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Purchasing

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop balanced production schedules and optimize inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with operations, supply chain and cross-functional teams to improve on-time delivery and forecast accuracy.

Responsibilities include master scheduling, procurement coordination, Lean implementations (kanban, JIT, Kaizen) and data-system support for budgeting and planning. 5+ years’ related experience required.