Production Planner

Pittsburgh Glass Works; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Glass Works in Berea, Kentucky, is seeking a candidate for a position focused on the procurement, storage, and flow of materials within the manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include preparing production plans, analyzing material requirements, and scheduling transportation for shipments.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience, with a strong preference for those with Tier 1 automotive supply chain experience. Mastery of Microsoft Office and knowledge of production scheduling techniques are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or 2 years equivalent experience.
• Experience with production scheduling techniques and methodologies.
• Tier 1 automotive supply chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Production Plan based on forecast requirements.
• Analyze and forecast material requirements for JIT deliveries.
• Create, release, and route work orders for production.
• Evaluate and schedule transportation for outbound loads.
• Support tasks related to the supply chain function and inventory.
• Utilize lean principles to improve planning and scheduling.

Skills

Production scheduling techniques

Microsoft Office

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Specialization in Operations or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP systems

APICS certification

Job description

Purpose

This position is responsible for the procurement, storage and flow of materials through the manufacturing facility to the customer.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing the Production Plan based on forecast requirements and company inventory guidelines.
2. Analyzing and forecasting material requirements for JIT deliveries. Placing orders with approved vendors, expediting the timely delivery of materials, and maintaining inventory levels within prescribed goals.
3. Creating, releasing, and routing work orders for production.
4. Evaluating and scheduling the transportation of all outbound loads for both domestic and international shipments. Provide adequate lead time for carrier assignments and maximize full truck loads to control cost. Communicates with and provides guidance to shipping/receiving area and prepares shipping paperwork as necessary.
5. Supporting other tasks as assigned related to the supply chain function and inventory.
6. Utilizing lean principles to achieve continuous improvement of the planning and scheduling process.

Requirements, Job Related Knowledge, Experience, Education

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Operations or Supply Chain Management, or 2 years equivalent experience. Also required is exposure and/or experience with production scheduling techniques and methodologies. Tier 1 automotive supply chain experience preferred. Significant experience with Microsoft Office required. MRP knowledge and APICS certification preferred.