Production Planner

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Production Planner to develop and optimize production schedules, ensuring efficient use of materials and labor. Ideal candidates will have 2 years of manufacturing experience and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a leading company focused on providing exceptional customer experiences and employee development opportunities.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off

Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or inventory related area required.
• Understanding of fundamental manufacturing methods.
• Supervisory/Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production schedules.
• Utilize Supply Chain Management System for component orders.
• Recommend schedule adjustments to maximize production efficiency.

Skills

Supply Chain Management Methods

Capacity Planning

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System

AS400 Transfer System

Zebra printer operation

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Production Planner

What Will You Do?

You will develop, coordinate and execute schedules by tracking production capacity and material availability to achieve optimum production efficiency.This position will recommend schedule adjustments as needed to maximize production progress, labor and material availability.

You will utilize the Supply Chain Management System to create a manufacturing schedule, plan, edit and release manufacturing component Part orders, with the goals of minimizing excess work-in-process and finished component inventories.This will allow a final assembly schedule to be executed at or above schedule completion goals considering production process, labor and material availability.

What Do You NEED?

• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or inventory related area, Required
• Supervisory/Management experience
• Supply Chain Management Methods
• Capacity planning and production flow
• Fundamental understanding of MAPICS, MRP, MRP II and Theory Constraints
• Direct knowledge of principles, practices and methods of materials management and related disciplines, including:bill of material (BOM); capacity requirements planning (CRP); capacity management; cycling counting; inventory management (IM); just-in-time (JIT); Kanban; manufacturing resource planning (MPR II); master production scheduling (MPS); material requirements planning (MRP); repetitive manufacturing; order management;supply chain management and shop floor reporting systems
• Understanding of fundamental manufacturing methods: Bill of Materials, Routings, Item Master, Item Warehouse, Standards and Item Types
• Fundamental knowledge of Warehouse Management System and the AS400 Transfer System
• Knowledge of Zebra printer operation to generate production labels
• Document management systems
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
• High School diploma or equivalent,Required
  
  

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance
  

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused
  
  

About

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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