Production Planner

Magnum Venus Products, Inc.; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

9 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain scheduling plans for diverse production lines in a manufacturing setting. You will produce work orders, monitor workflows, and manage ERP/MRP data to support Engineer to Order projects.

Collaborate with engineering, machine shops, and assemblers to ensure accurate schedules and resource utilization. This role emphasizes continuous improvement of lead times and production efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in using advanced ERP/MRP systems, Epicor preferred.
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for 6-8 hours per day and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Other physical activity may include standing, climbing, grasping, kneeling, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust scheduling plans for production based on available resources, capacity, and demand.
• Plan, schedule, and produce work orders for assembled, fabricated, and machined parts.
• Monitor production processes, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Manage ERP system after Engineering BOMs to create production plans for ETO projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, machine shop, fabrication shop, and assemblers to determine commitments and schedules.
• Monitor material flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks, coordinating with other departments to resolve issues.
• Evaluate and report on production performance metrics, such as adherence to schedule and lead times.
• Organize and maintain information flow and records for each job.
• Assist Operations Managers to develop long-term strategies for optimizing production flow.
• Regularly update ERP/MRP systems with current scheduling data and adjust for production changes.
• Develop contingency plans to address schedule challenges.
• Develop strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce lead times.

Skills

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Operations Management or related field)

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

As a family-owned business for almost 90 years, Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives. MVP provides equipment for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries. What benefits do we offer? We offer a culture of transparency with values focused on Family, Friendly, Forward. We recognize that success takes everyone, we communicate openly, and we drive innovation to inspire passion and to have fun at work! In addition, we offer a full package of benefits including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Plan, 401k, Paid Time Off, and 9 Company-paid holidays.

Here's What You will Do:

• Develop, maintain, and adjust scheduling plans for production based on available resources, capacity, and demand.
• Plan, schedule, and produce work orders for assembled, fabricated, and machined parts.
• Monitor production processes, addressing potential bottlenecks and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Manage ERP system after Engineering BOMS have been completed to create production plans for Engineer to Order projects.
• Work collaboratively with Advanced Equipment Engineers, Machine shop, Fabrication shop, & Advanced Equipment Assemblers, to determine appropriate commitments and schedules.
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage and work in conjunction with other departments to resolve issues and offer alternative scheduling.
• Evaluate and report on production performance metrics, such as adherence to schedule and lead times.
• Organize, create, and maintain systems for information flow and records for each job.
• Assist the Operations Managers to develop long-term strategies for optimizing production flow, resource utilization.
• Regularly update ERP/MRP systems with current scheduling data making adjustments with changes from production
• Proactively identify challenges in the production schedule and work with relevant teams to develop contingency plans.
• Develop strategies aimed at improving production efficiency, reducing lead times, and bolstering production responsiveness.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree (Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred).
• Intermediate computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in using advanced ERP/MRP systems, Epicor preferred.
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for 6-8 hours per day and the ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Other physical activity may include standing, climbing, grasping, kneeling, stooping, bending, and reaching

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.