Production Planner

City of Shakopee, MN; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off / parental leave

Job summary

Emerson - RIDGID in Elyria, OH is seeking a Production Planner to create the shop floor plan and collaborate with the operations team to ensure timely manufacturing orders.

You will maintain PFEP parameters, balance customer service and inventory goals, and work cross-functionally to prioritize work orders and troubleshoot issues that impact business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of sourcing, supply chain planning or materials planning experience.
• Experience using ERP systems (JDE, Oracle, SAP).
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Occasionally lift and maneuver 30 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Creates and communicates the daily/weekly production plan.
• Reviews work orders with Business Unit Managers and plant supervisors to ensure prioritization.
• Reviews unreleased work orders to determine root causes.
• Updates PFEP planning parameters based on data and needs.
• Monitors component inventories and prioritizes production.
• Reviews blocking parts and drives mitigation actions.
• Partners with Inventory Control to maintain accurate system inventories.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JDE

Oracle

SAP

Excel

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for the creation of the shop floor plan and collaborating with the plant operations team to ensure manufacturing orders are opened and executed on time. They are required to maintain PFEP (Plan for Every Part) parameters to ensure an optimized plan that balances Customer Service and Inventory goals. They work cross-functionally to prioritize work orders and troubleshoot issues to help drive business results.

As a Production Planner, You Will:

• Creates and communicates the daily/weekly production plan.
• Reviews work orders and collaborates with Business Unit Managers and plant supervisors to ensure proper plant prioritization.
• Reviews unreleased work orders to determine root cause(s).
• Reviews and updates PFEP planning parameters based on historical data, standard work and business needs.
• Monitors component supermarkets and prioritizes production.
• Reviews blocking parts and drives actions to mitigate.
• Partners with the Inventory Control Team to maintain accurate system inventories and supports Physical Inventory.

Who You Are:

You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You represent own interests while being attentive to others’ interests as well. You push yourself and help others achieve results. You establish and maintain effective customer relationships. You learn quickly when facing new situations.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of Sourcing, Supply Chain Planning or Materials Planning experience
• Applied experience planning using ERP systems (JDE, Oracle, SAP).
• Functional experience with Excel required.
• Occasionally lift and maneuver 30lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• JDE planning experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, etc.) strongly desired.
• Production Planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

Why Work in the Greater Cleveland Area

Our facility is located in Elyria, OH (our world headquarters), which is conveniently located within driving distance to Cleveland. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location:

Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and a state-of-the-art “schoolhouse” training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about ourCulture & Valuesand aboutDiversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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