Production Planner

Hydro, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro, Inc., a leading global pump reengineering company based in Chicago, is seeking a qualified Production Planner. This full-time position entails reviewing customer specifications, generating material requisitions using Epicor ERP, and closely collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance product quality and efficiency. Candidates should possess over 4 years of relevant industrial experience, effective communication skills, and ideally a background in the pump industry. Competitive benefits and free parking are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial environments or relevant training.
• 3-5 years of experience in planning within manufacturing.
• Desired background in the pump industry.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and determine requirements.
• Use ERP to generate Travelers and material requisitions.
• Solve manufacturing/design issues with engineering personnel.
• Function as liaison between Engineering and manufacturing.
• Work with Quality Department on problem areas.
• Participate in engineering and design review.
• Refine designs after review meetings.
• Interact with customers on engineering designs.
• Coordinate internally with various departments.
• Keep supervisor updated on workload and progress.

Skills

Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to abstract and concrete variables

Education

4 years of industrial related experience or equivalent

3-5 years planning experience in manufacturing

Pump industry background desired

Tools

Epicor ERP system

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are Hydro, Inc., a global, industrial pump reengineering company with corporate headquarters in a highly desirable West Loop neighborhood in Chicago. As the largest independent pump rebuilder in the world, Hydro's has provided engineering expertise, pump repair and support services to the industry since 1969. Our mission is to work hand-in-hand with our valued customers around the world to optimize the performance and reliability of their pumping systems by evaluating and understanding root causes of pump degradation or failure and by providing unbiased engineering analysis, quality workmanship, and responsive field service for improved plant operation.

We have a fantastic full-time career opportunity in Chicago for a qualified Production Planner in our Engineering Department to work with the following requirements:

• Review customer source control drawings, specification control drawings and other applicable specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of the component.
• Use Epicor ERP system to generate Travelers and material requisitions.
• Interact with shop and engineering personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regard to our products.
• Perform liaison function between Engineering and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems or improvements.
• Work with the Quality Department to define problem areas.
• Participate in engineering and general design review as required.
• Refine and complete designs after design review meetings.
• Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/problems they may have.
• Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to company.
• Coordinate as required with internal groups including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting personnel, metal finishing, and assembly.
• Keep supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Proficient computer skills to use MS Office Suite and Epicor ERP system effectively on a daily basis. Able to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Able to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 4 years + of industrial related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years planning experience in a manufacturing, industrial or pump company
• Pump industry background desired.

We offer a competitive package with a full suite of benefits. We are located near all forms of public transportation and offer our employees free parking.