Production Planner

Nesco Resource; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stratford, Connecticut, is seeking a Production Scheduler to ensure a controlled flow of materials and manage production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, alongside strong skills in Excel and SAP. The role includes coordinating efforts across departments and requires discretion in problem-solving.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Plans and controls production schedules to meet requirements.
• Coordinates material movement and advises management on production status.
• Schedules equipment, personnel, and prepares work orders.

Skills

Excel

Access

Outlook

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Coordinates material movement between warehouse/storeroom and production areas. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.

Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, contracts administration, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.

Requires good working knowledge of Excel, Access, and Outlook, with SAP experience preferred.

Additional Responsibilities

• Applies discretion and judgment to complete assignments of limited scope. Work is reviewed throughout the assignment.
• Completes assignments requiring judgment and discretion. Failure to achieve results may affect schedules and programs.
• Applies appropriate principles, theories, and concepts to complete assignments of limited scope. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in the section or group.
• Develops solutions to assigned problems of limited scope.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Must have previous experience in a similar role.

Workplace Safety

PPE required: Steel toe/safety glasses. The site provides slip-ons for those without proper PPE.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and Employee Assistance Program services.

We are an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.