Production Planner

SAAB; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for a Production Planner to enhance their manufacturing department. In this dynamic role, you will ensure the timely availability of goods, enabling smooth operations and minimal disruptions. Your strong planning skills and attention to detail will be crucial as you coordinate with various teams and apply lean principles to optimize production. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will thrive in a vibrant, international atmosphere, contributing to a mission that prioritizes safety and efficiency. If you are ready to take ownership of your tasks and grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Initial Learning Process with Mentorship

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Conditions

Social Activities

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Solid work experience in production planning in the manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily manufacturing tasks.
• Monitor production capacity and material availability.

Skills

Production Planning

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in Manufacturing Industry

Familiarity with ERP Systems

Tools

ERP Software

Office Suite

Job description

Do you want to work in a company that develops systems to help keep people and society safe?

Join our welcoming world of engaging colleagues at Saab Danmark!

We are rapidly growing our global business and are seeking for a Production Planner to strengthen our Manufacturing Department.

If you have a keen sense of planning and appreciate the importance of smooth operations, ensuring our customers receive their products, at the right time, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Your role

In this newly created position, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the right goods are available at the right time, enabling manufacturing to proceed with minimal disruptions. The job demands persistence and a keen eye for details to ensure both external and internal stakeholders deliver according to plans.

Planning and coordinating daily manufacturing tasks for your colleagues

Coordinating with Production Design, Procurement and Logistics on the availability of documentation and design

You monitor production capacity and material availability to ensure optimal production planning

You are responsible for preparing, organizing, and implementing production planning

Applying lean principles in daily operations

Your profile

We are seeking a systematic team player who can balance structure with a degree of flexibility. The ideal candidate is resilient and possesses strong planning skills, with a very proactive approach to ensuring all tasks are completed thoroughly.

You have solid work experience from the manufacturing industry, especially in production planning. You are familiar with using an ERP system.

You work independently, systematically and structured. You address people openly and communicate at eye level. You are highly detail-oriented and comfortable actively following up on information to keep things running smoothly.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to be fluent in both English and Danish, with German proficiency as a plus, as we are in a global environment. A pragmatic and analytical mindset is crucial for effective problem-solving.

It is an advantage if you have pre-existing basic knowledge on electrical equipment such as servers, connectors and cables.

Preferred Qualifications

We anticipate you have a business process understanding within manufacturing and planning. You have the ability to challenge existing processes and create solutions based on complex business and system structure.

In addition, we require interest in continuous learning and improvement and you are familiar with ERP, LEAN, 5S, and the Office suite.

What can you expect from us?

Saab Danmark is a company that is growing and you will therefore experience a company that is dynamic and able to adapt. In the Saab group we have a saying” Business is done between people”, and this is also the environment you can expect here. We offer:

Initial learning process with mentorship and support

Good career and development opportunities in a professional company

A vibrant and international atmosphere with colleagues from all over the world

Benefits that support our employees’ wellbeing

A variety of social activities, lunch scheme, pension as well as flexible work conditions

Focus on our teams, good cooperation and giving our employees the ability to take ownership of their tasks.

Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defence Intelligence Service. This entails that candidates, as a minimum, have had residency within NATO/EU for the last 7 years.

About Saab Danmark A/S

Saab in Denmark is part of the Saab Group with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. At the same time, Saab Danmark is an independent legal company with a flat organisational structure. Our main business area is delivering integrated communication solutions to military markets in Denmark and abroad.

You can find further information about our integrated communication solution TactiCall, at www.saab.com/naval.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.