Production Planner

Barnes; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Lawrenceville is seeking a Work Preparation Specialist to establish and maintain productive manufacturing processes. This role involves creating work plans, flow analysis, schedule preparation, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. An ideal candidate has a technician background with significant experience in production processes and is proficient in ERP systems, preferably SAP. The position calls for a strong team player dedicated to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Technician with industrial background, with 3-5 years of professional experience in work preparation.
• Strong knowledge in production processes, tool design, and toolmaking.
• Experience in the application of lean methods like kaizen, Kanban, and value stream analysis.

Responsibilities

• Creation and processing of work plans for production planning.
• Flow analysis and default time determination.
• Preparation of schedules for production decisions.
• Suggestions for continuous improvement processes.
• Participation in mold projects for process development.

Skills

Production processes

Tool design

Lean methods

Metalworking/small batch production

ERP systems (SAP)

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Some college preferred

Job description

Work Preparation Specialist

Barnes Molding Solutions has an exciting career opportunity for a Work Preparation Specialist for the Lawrenceville site. The candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a productive manufacturing process by optimizing the resources for best production results.

If you are a career-minded, results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume for further consideration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Creation and processing of work plans, on the basis of drawings and parts lists, for the production planning of work sequences and work processes.
• Flow analysis and default time determination.
• Preparation of schedules and proposing, with justification, whether to produce on-site or through third-party based on time and cost.
• Suggestions on continuous improvement processes, new processes, work flow and results analysis.
• Participation in mold projects for the development of production-related processes.
• Support production control and ensure the production targets (quantity, quality, on-time delivery), are taken into account for production capacities.
• Optimization of the manufacturing process, as well as development and assurance of continuous improvement processes (CIP), in the area of responsibility.
• Participate in technical supplier/subcontractor discussions to support production, design and purchasing.

Qualifications:

• Technician with industrial background, with 3-5 years of professional experience in work preparation.
• Strong knowledge in the areas of production processes, tool design and toolmaking.
• Experience in the application of lean methods (kaizen, Kanban, value stream analysis, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of metalworking/small batch production/special machine construction.
• Proficient in ERP (preferably SAP) systems.
• High flexibility and assertiveness
• Strong adherence to safety procedures.
• Team player.

Education Requirements:

• Some college preferred

Instructions:

• To be considered for the above position, please visit our website www.BGInc.com, click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.