Planner I

Dover Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dover Corporation is looking for a Planner I based in Arlington, VA. The role involves creating production plans for manufacturing lines and requires a HS diploma with over 3 years of materials and logistics experience in a complex manufacturing setting.

Candidates should have strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of planning systems. The position offers benefits like 401(k), medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Materials and Logistics/Planning experience in a demanding complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a production plan based on the master schedule for the production lines.
• Update production orders to reflect changes in BOM.
• Expedite and assign priorities to production orders.

Skills

Materials and Logistics/Planning experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Planning Systems

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Planner I

Location: South Chesterfield, VA, 23834

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Create a production plan based on the master schedule for the production lines. Balance the production plan according to internal capacities and constraints on the manufacturing line(s).
• Updates production orders to reflect changes in BOM's.
• Expedite and assign priorities to production orders in ERP/AS400, cascading priorities to internal material supply chain.
• Be the champion for cleaning material backflush issues at close of work orders at end of line and driving accountability from production and engineering to prevent these from happening.
• Provide information to master scheduler and planning supervisor about production order and expedites status for effective communication to internal and external customers.
• Coordinates reschedules of production orders based on material availability.
• Process and track material rejects for internal suppliers for evaluation and processing scrap. Quickly and effectively shifts gears to meet changing business requirements.
• Have a solid working knowledge of BOMs, Routings and Operations.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Assist operations in the development and execution of production schedules consistent with the overall building and shipping schedule of the company. Coordinates with supporting departments to ensure that an adequate supply of materials arrive at the right place in a timely manner.
• Leverage our internal ERP system (AS400) to schedule production lines in most efficient and effective manner, to ensure the efficient flow of materials throughout the Plant for assigned lines. This involves working closely with production, quality, engineering, procurement and inside sales departments to set up maximize output and customer satisfaction.
• Review of inventory levels and customer orders for the company's distribution network, recommend system adjustments to achieve high levels of internal customer service while maintaining low level of inventory.
• Communication with both internal and external customers/partners/vendors to be effective in the execution of the daily business related to production lines and raw materials movement.
• Identify parts used on the assigned product line and verify placement location on the product itself; also utilize work order information.
• Utilize modeling data & obtain collaborative feedback to perform optimization simulations and recovery scheduling.
• Maintains work area in clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Understand procedures for ordering supplies used in work area.
• Uses proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation on individual's product line or work cell, and specific types of clothing allowed and not allowed at work.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• 3+ years of Materials and Logistics/Planning experience in a demanding complex manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management.

Great Fit:

• Knowledge of Planning Systems and understanding of materials movement and utilization on production floor.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

Equal Opportunity Employment

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.