Production Planner

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Production Planner in Washington state to coordinate production activities, prepare job folders, and manage schedules. You will work with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to ensure on-time delivery and accurate LN data.

The role requires a degree and experience with ERP/MRP systems, with Infor LN preferred. This position offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Infor LN experience preferred; knowledge of BOMs, routings, and production orders helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job folders and production orders.
• Create and maintain BOMs and routings in LN.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements and shop capacity.
• Manage material requirements, shortages, and inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate production and planning data in LN.
• Monitor backlog and job progress, escalating delivery risks.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Infor LN

ERP/MRP systems

BOMs & routings

Job description

Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry, leading team of professionals.

As a Production Planner you will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure jobs are properly prepared, scheduled, and executed. The Planner will be the primary resource for production planning and related LN activities at the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare job folders and production orders.
• Create and maintain BOMs and routings in LN.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements and shop capacity.
• Manage material requirements, shortages, and inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate production and planning data in LN.
• Monitor backlog and job progress, identifying and escalating delivery risks.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Sales.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes and ERP utilization.

What you’ll need:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Infor LN experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings, production orders, and material requirements.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Sales.

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

Where everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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