Production Planner

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Job summary

A staffing firm in the automotive sector is seeking a Production Planner to prepare production schedules and analyze material requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in manufacturing scheduling. Competitive salary between $70,000 and $75,000, plus benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k). This full-time position is located in Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• Must have three years of experience with manufacturing scheduling techniques.
• Experience in a Tier 1 automotive supply chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily and weekly production schedules based on forecast requirements.
• Analyze and forecast material requirements for JIT deliveries.
• Utilize lean principles for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing scheduling techniques

Lean principles

Material requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics

Job description

Overview

Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, in the greater Indianapolis, IN area, is seeking candidates for the position of Production Planner. This position works day shift, Monday - Friday.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Preparing daily and weekly production schedules based on forecast requirements and company inventory guidelines
• Analyzing and forecasting material requirements for JIT deliveries, placing orders with approved vendors, expediting the timely delivery of materials, and maintaining inventory levels within prescribed goals
• Utilizing lean principles to achieve continuous improvement of the planning and scheduling process
• Coordinate with Purchasing Department related to materials usage
• Verifying BOMs
• Assist with monthly and annual physical inventories

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics or other related area
• Three years of experience with manufacturing scheduling techniques and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Tier 1 automotive supply chain experience preferred
• MRP knowledge
• APICS certification preferred

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range $70,000 - $75,000
• Paid time off (paid holidays and vacation)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

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