Production Planner

Manpower Group (USA); BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is partnering with a leader in manufacturing to fill a Production Planner role in Bloomington, MN, onsite. The position is a 6+ month contract with potential for hire, paying $38-$45 per hour DOE.

You will coordinate with planners, update schedules, and ensure material availability across the subassembly production schedule. The ideal candidate has a BS in Supply Chain or related field, 4+ years planning experience in high-value manufacturing, and strong ERP/MRP and Oracle EBS

Qualifications

• BS in supply chain management or related field
• 4+ years of planning experience in a low volume, high value, custom configured capital equipment manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, standard business practices, and production scheduling methodology
• Oracle EBS experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Works with other planners to coordinate the allocation of materials and plan for future periods and review the current plan.
• Implements decisions in the Subassembly Production Schedule and manages the build from start to finish.
• Coordinates with planners to update the schedule for changes to forecast, tool configurations, inventory and labor availability.
• Incorporates ECN changes into existing work orders and handles rework orders per ECN.
• Communicates production plan changes and potential work stoppage issues; initiates solutions to scheduling, materials, and manufacturing challenges.
• Notifies purchasing staff when shortages need to be expedited.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Schedule coordination

ERP/MRP knowledge

Oracle EBS

Education

BS in Supply Chain Mgmt or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in manufacturing for a Supply Chain/Production Planner.

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Bloomington,N (100% onsite)

Pay: $38 - $45/hour + (DOE)

Duration: 6+ month contract to potential hire

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Works with other planners to co-ordinate the allocation of materials and plan for future periods as well as to review the current plan. Implements the decisions made by the team by modeling them in the Subassembly Production Schedule, and then manages the entire build from start to finish.
• Coordinates closely and continually with other planners to update the schedule in accordance with changes to the forecast, changes to tool configurations, inventory, and labor availability, etc.
• Incorporates ECN changes into existing work orders. Rework orders up to new rev per ECN time release.
• Communicates production plan changes and potential work stoppage issues. Proactively initiates solutions to scheduling, materials, and manufacturing challenges. Notifies purchasing staff when shortages need to be expedited.
• Provide input on to the Master Scheduler on item master settings such as Lead-time, Period of supply, Safety stock
• Generates, communicates, utilizes key performance data relating to schedule commit dates, activity levels, material status, and documentation accuracy to relevant managers

Critical Qualification

• An aptitude for technical product configuration, dates, numbers, and attention to detail
• Strong tolerance of ever-changing schedules, frequent reprioritization
• Thrives on fast-paced change and seeks to adapt to customer preferences and volatile market conditions.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in all aspects of work and has the initiative to develop and implement solutions to problems encountered.
• Strong aptitude and competence for all popular business software applications.
• Oracle EBS experience strongly preferred

Education & Experience:

• BS/BS in Supply Chain Mgmt. or related field.
• Four+ years of related planning experience in a low volume, high value, custom configured capital equipment manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, standard business practices, and production scheduling methodology.

Benefits:

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accrued Sick Pay
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.