Production Planner- Iron Mountain, MI

Hubbell Incorporated; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Production Planner to support daily manufacturing operations, focusing on tracking and reporting production schedules and KPIs. You will develop and maintain all project schedules to meet customer requirements and manage level loading to optimize resources.

The role requires collaboration with production, purchasing, materials and engineering teams to ensure schedules are met, minimize WIP, and maximize throughput.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to think critically and use data to make sound decisions.
• Track record of influencing others and working together to achieve common goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to find root cause.
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Strong understanding/knowledge of Primavera/P6 software or ability to be trained in scheduling software.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• 3+ years of experience in planning or production control in manufacturing.
• Preferred associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all project schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Manage the level loading of production schedules to reduce waste and improve resource utilization.
• Update production planning boards daily to ensure current information is available to all team members.
• Prepare and clearly communicate key customer and internal project milestones.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, materials and engineering to ensure schedules are met.
• Issue and meter all jobs released to the factory to minimize WIP and maximize throughput.
• Create, maintain and monitor metrics for on-time delivery, cadence, and current workload.
• Capture capacities vs. workloads to aid in resource utilization.
• Assist in resolving material problems to support start dates.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Lean manufacturing

Excel

Primavera/P6

Project scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

As our Production Planner, you will support the daily manufacturing operations, including tracking and reporting on production schedules and key performance metrics.

A Day In The Life

• Develop & maintain all project schedules to meet our customer requirements
• Manage the level loading of our production schedules to reduce waste and improve resource utilization
• Update production planning boards daily to ensure current information is available to all team members
• Prepare and clearly communicate key customer and internal project milestones
• Coordinate and interface with production, purchasing, materials and engineering project teams to ensure schedules are being met
• Issue and meter all jobs being released to the factory with a goal to minimize WIP, maximize throughput, meet cadence goals & ensure proper workload to satisfy current demand
• Create, maintain & monitor metrics for on-time delivery, internal cadence and current production workload.
• Capture and calculate capacities vs. workloads to assist in utilization of resources
• Assist in resolving material problems to support start dates

Qualifications

• Proven ability to think critically and use data to make sound decisions
• Track record of influencing others and working together to achieve common goals
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to find root cause
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project
• Strong understanding/knowledge of Primavera/P6 software or ability to be trained in on scheduling software
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• 3 + experience in planning or production control in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.