Production Planner- Onsite Shakopee, MN

KEB AMERICA INC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) and match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KEB America, Inc. in Shakopee, MN, is seeking a Planner to develop and manage the master production schedule for manufactured products, ensuring on-time delivery and target inventory levels.

You will apply knowledge of production specs, processes, materials, and planning tools to create feasible plans and monitor performance against plan. Key duties include scheduling material usage, evaluating supplier timeliness, identifying bottlenecks, forecasting market trends, and producing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Engineering degree is a strong plus for industrial environments.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master production schedule to meet delivery dates and inventory targets.
• Schedule production materials to optimize levels and monitor material flow.
• Identify bottlenecks, shortages, or supply issues and coordinate resolutions.
• Forecast market challenges based on trends and competitor analysis.
• Prepare reports on production performance and schedule adherence.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

ERP SAP

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

4-year degree in Business/Supply Chain/Operations

Engineering degree a strong plus

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Planner is responsible for planning and developing the master production schedule for manufacturing products to meet delivery dates and/or achieve inventory levels or other distribution goals. Utilizes knowledge of production specifications, manufacturing processes, materials availability, and application of mathematical planning tools to develop plan. Monitors status of production results and prepares reports on results against plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Schedule usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels
• Evaluate suppliers timeliness and match according to goals
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage
• Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory
• Forecast market challenges based on competitor analysis and industry trends
• Address issues regarding quality and production
• Produce reports based on findings and performance of production
• Manage deadlines based on project expectations
• Negotiate pricing as needed

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):

Reports directly to VP Of Operations

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education / Experience

• 4-Year in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related fields of study (or) equivalent amount of work experience.
• Individuals with an engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering a strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ERP system experience (SAP a plus)
• Good communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or team lift
• Ability to be stationary as well as move from one are to another frequently
• Ability to stand, lift, climb ladders, push, pull, and sit as needed
• Occasional bending and twisting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Production Environment, Climate Controlled, well-light
• Time spent on the Production Floor or Office environment

ABOUT THE COMPANY

KEB America, Inc. headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a subsidiary of KEB Automation KG, a global provider of complete automation system solutions. KEB develops mechanical and electronic solutions for drive and automation systems. KEB products can be found in the most demanding applications across the world and are used in a wide range of industries including elevator, medical, packaging, and plastics.

Check out KEB's website: https://www.kebamerica.com/

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) and match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health saving account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Educational assistance
• Growth opportunities
• And more