Production Planner – Power Quality Products

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Planner to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing processes. In this dynamic role, you will oversee production scheduling, inventory management, and resource allocation, ensuring products are delivered on time and within budget. Your expertise in SAP and production planning will be crucial in driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a diverse and innovative team committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions, where your contributions will significantly impact the production landscape. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning or master scheduling.
• Ability to interpret data and analyze trends for informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Monitor raw material levels and coordinate with procurement teams.

Skills

Production Planning

Inventory Management

SAP S4 Hana

Data Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Production Planning Software

Job description

Production Planner – Power Quality Products

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Job Title: Production Planner – Power Quality Products

Company Overview:

Hitachi Energy is a leading provider of high-voltage components, specializing in innovative solutions for the electrical utilities and the power delivery industry. As we expand our operations, we seek a dynamic and experienced Production Planner to join our team. As a Production Planner, you will be crucial in driving our initiatives to improve the production process in a manufacturing facility, ensuring the products are manufactured efficiently and on time. Knowledge of SAP is required for this role.

Position Summary:

A production planner is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the entire production process in a manufacturing facility, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, on time, and within budget by developing and managing production schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and collaborating with various teams to meet production goals; they essentially plan and organize the flow of materials and workforce to optimize production output while adhering to delivery deadlines and quality standards. This position will report to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager of the Capacitors & Filters business.

Responsibilities:

• Production scheduling: Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, and inventory levels, adjusting schedules to accommodate changes.
• Inventory management: Monitor raw material levels, anticipate potential shortages, and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely materials delivery.
• Resource allocation: Assign tasks to production teams, manage workforce scheduling, and optimize equipment utilization to maximize productivity.
• Cost control: Track production costs, identify areas for cost reduction and work to minimize waste and inefficiencies.
• Quality control: Collaborate with quality inspectors to ensure products meet quality standards and identify any production issues
• Performance monitoring: Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on production progress to management
• Problem-solving: Identify and address production issues promptly, including equipment malfunctions, delays, and labor shortages
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as sales, purchasing, warehouse, and maintenance, to ensure smooth production flow.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations/manufacturing, process engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in production planning or master scheduling role.
• Ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make informed decisions regarding production planning
• Excellent ability to develop and execute comprehensive production schedules
• Effective communication with various stakeholders, including production teams, management, and other departments
• Proficiency with production planning software, ERP systems such as SAP S4 Hana, and data analysis tools
• Ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Familiar with the principles and manufacturing knowledge of high-voltage switchgear products such as capacitors (pole mount capacitor banks, metal enclosed capacitor banks)
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies will be a plus.

The position is based at our Mt. Pleasant plant. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Production & Skilled Trades

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-03-13

Reference number R0079646

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
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