Material Planner — Lean Inventory & Kanban

Sewer Equipment; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for bonuses

401k with match

Health, dental & vision

Job summary

Sewer Equipment is seeking a Material Planner-Jetter to optimize parts flow for the Jetter and Electrical Departments in Dixon, IL. The role focuses on setting up and maintaining ROP/ROQ points, scanning Kanban cards, and expediting parts to production.

You will collaborate with purchasing and production, maintain unit VIN tags, and support related duties. Prior manufacturing exposure and lean principles are valued.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficiency with MS Office or related software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze usage to set up ROP/ROQ Points and Replenishment Methods on new parts.
• Analyze history to maintain ROP/ROQ for current parts.
• Scan buy cards into Kanban database for Jetter and Electrical Departments.
• Review scans and approve/reject based on history and need.
• Expedite parts with production and communicate needs to purchasing.
• Break down work orders and order specific parts.
• Maintain unit VIN tags and related paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independence

Manufacturing experience

Education

Manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sewer Equipment is seeking a Material Planner-Jetter to optimize parts flow for the Jetter and Electrical Departments in Dixon, IL. The role focuses on setting up and maintaining ROP/ROQ points, scanning Kanban cards, and expediting parts to production.

You will collaborate with purchasing and production, maintain unit VIN tags, and support related duties. Prior manufacturing exposure and lean principles are valued.