Production Planning Analyst

Milacron Holdings Corp.; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Planning Analyst to ensure efficient production workflows and timely shipments. This role involves coordinating production schedules, analyzing delays, and collaborating with various departments to meet production demands. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with production planning tools. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality engineered solutions in the plastic technology sector, where your contributions will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflow and prioritize part start dates.
• Monitor production schedules and address part shortage issues.
• Analyze delays and adjust production schedules accordingly.

Skills

Production Planning

Quality Control Principles

Problem-Solving Skills

Mathematics and Statistics

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Business or Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Office

ERP Systems

Job description

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Shift 1 (United States of America)

Milacron is now hiring a Production Planning Analyst to support our team in Mt. Orab, OH!

The Production Planning Analyst is responsible for organizing production according to demand and parts availability. Under the direction of the Assembly Leader, this role ensures the products are produced on time for shipment in an efficient manner.

Work You’ll Do:

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize part start dates to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determine production schedules and parts needed to cover production demand
• Assist in scheduling shift assembly starts according to production needs and material availability
• Monitor jobs to ensure all parts kits are sequenced correctly
• Address part shortage issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Maintain parts book/files and resolve missing parts effectively
• Be familiar with engineering REV levels to ensure orders are current
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Assembly, Mt. Orab, and Buyer/Planners and other staff
• Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines
• Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
• Investigate production problems, analyze root causes and provide solutions
• Communicate production status to Group Lead on a regular basis
• Analyze back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations
• Lead internal and external production meetings
• Oversee internal and external sub-contract work
• Manage and update company financial targets and forecasting
• Work with multiple departments both internal and external

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5-10 years relative experience in Manufacturing or combination of both education and experience OR Associate degree in business, engineering, or related field with 4-5 years of relative experience in manufacturing OR Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with JD Edwards
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good at math and statistics
• Ability to read and understand blueprints to help with shop floor employees
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• May involve some repetitive motions, occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs.

Who We Are:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

EEO: The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing