Production Planner

Amphenol Corp; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Full medical, dental and prescription

Generous 401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition and gym reimbursements

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT) in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Planner to schedule and optimize production across the Grand Rapids facility with support to other sites. The role focuses on aligning labor and material resources to ensure on-time delivery and cost-efficient production flow.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in production planning or materials management, a related bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in production planning and/or materials management.

Responsibilities

• Schedules production effectively for the Mesa facility by analyzing data sources to develop workflow.
• Levels load production schedules to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Recommends labor levels for on-time delivery and efficient production.
• Monitors and adjusts schedules for labor or material shortages.
• Coordinates with production to release work per schedule and ensure inventory sufficiency.
• Identifies and addresses production issues with corrective actions.

Skills

Production planning

Materials management

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Analytical ability

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing or related discipline

APCS Certification

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come join our growing team! We are recruiting for a Production Planner. The Production Planner is responsible to schedule production for the Grand Rapids, MI facility, while providing support to other facilities as well, ensuring that products are produced and delivered on-time. The Production Planner helps plan and schedule appropriate labor and materials resources for efficient and cost-effective production flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules production effectively for the Mesa facility by analyzing and using multiple data sources to develop strategic and tactical plans for work flow
• Strives to level load production schedules to ensure efficient and cost effective production
• Recommends labor levels for efficient production and on-time delivery
• Reacts and reschedules production when needed to accommodate unexpected situations
• Monitors, analyzes and reports production performance for Operations
• Determines product delivery dates based on material availability and labor capacity
• Updates master production schedule to reflect correct completion dates
• Revises production schedules when required due to labor or material shortages
• Recommends labor and machine requirements to meet short and long term production schedules
• Releases work for production per schedule
• Ensures appropriate inventory for efficient production
• Monitors shipping risks and opportunities
• Identifies, recommends and takes corrective actions to solve production issues
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years successful production planning and/or materials management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing or related discipline, preferred
• APCS Certification, preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control
• Demonstrated analytical ability
• Experience with ERP/MRP Systems
• Lean manufacturing experience, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in a highly energetic, constantly changing, data driven environment

About our Company

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer

At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-timeemployees. Highlights include:

UNITED STATES

• Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
• Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous 401(k) match
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability

CANADA

• Full benefits package
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.