Production Planner (MN)

Keytronic; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Wellness program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

KeyTronic Oakdale, MN is seeking a Production Planner to collaborate with Program Managers, Production Managers, and Leads to schedule manufacturing orders and meet customer commit dates. Responsibilities include releasing orders, prioritizing schedules, and communicating plans across departments.

The role requires five plus years in production planning, familiarity with MRP and ISO requirements, and strong English communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five+ years of production planning experience.
• Familiarity with MRP systems and ISO procedures.
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Review customer orders and release orders to meet requirements.
• Attend and help lead daily schedule meetings with Production and Management.
• Prioritize schedules to optimize workflows and meet deadlines.
• Communicate schedules to Production Manager, Leads, and Program Managers.
• Drive to remove barriers affecting schedule completion and customer dates.
• Ensure work-in-progress manufacturing accuracy (CMS and Aegis).
• Coordinate actions to resolve material shortages with Production, Materials, and Purchasing.
• Notify Program Managers and customers of misses, delays, and revised commit dates where applicable.
• Follow and improve department work instructions; take on additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Production planning

MRP systems

ISO procedures

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Job description

KeyTronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.KeyTronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, PTO, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!Keytronic Oakdale, MN facility is seeking a Production Planner candidate to work with Program Managers, Production Managers, and Production Leads to schedule Manufacturing Orders through the various production areas to ensure schedule completion dates and customer commit dates are met. Assist with reviewing customer orders and releasing orders to meet customer requirements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedulesAttend daily Production/Shipping Meeting and assist with leading Daily schedule meetingsAssist with prioritizing schedules to optimize work flows to meet schedule completion and commit datesCommunicate Schedules with Production Manager, Leads, Program Managers, and ManagementDrive to eliminate barriers that affect meeting schedule completion dates and customer commit datesAssist with insuring work-in-process manufacturing accuracy (CMS and Aegis)Liaison between Production, Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Engineering, Program ManagersRelease assigned customer production orders in Business System (CMS)Communicate and coordinate action plans to eliminate Manufacturing Order material shortages with Production, Materials, and PurchasingCommunicate ship schedule misses, commit date delays, and revised commit days to Program Managers and customers when applicableFollow department work instructions and improve where neededTake on additional tasks as requiredSUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVEDIs supervised by the Director of Supply Chain and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced, time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building and production floor. Effectively communicate orally and written.WORK ENVIRONMENT The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times. The employee occasionally might be near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles on the production floor.The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of KeyTronic goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all KeyTronic employees are expected to:Promote teamwork and cooperative effortHelp train and give guidance to other KeyTronic employeesMaintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work areaProvide customers with the highest quality of products and serviceUnderstand and apply appropriate quality improvement processesKeyTronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.High school diploma or GED.Five plus years of production planning.Familiarity with MRP systems and ISO procedures and requirements.High level of proficiency in Windows, Excel, and Word applications.Ability to write, read, and speak English.Must have excellent communication skills.Ability to multi-task, problem solves strong customer service skills, and ability to work in a team environment.