Production Planning Specialist II

Nordson Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions is seeking a talented Production Planner in Michigan to manage material levels, support the production schedule, and coordinate new product introductions. You will schedule and adjust production orders to hit customer delivery targets and optimize inventory, working closely with engineering and shop floor teams.

The role requires SAP proficiency, strong analytical skills, and advanced MS Office abilities, with a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of work experience required; if no degree, 10 years of relevant work experience required.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• SAP experience required; Manufacturing work experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP reports and take appropriate action.
• Create and release production orders on a daily basis to achieve the production plan and customers requested delivery date.
• Create purchase requisitions on a daily basis to achieve the production plan and to meet our customers requested delivery date.
• Interaction and feedback with engineering and production teams on upcoming work and potential issues due to material availability.
• Schedule and re-schedule production orders to mitigate changes.
• Plan new product materials and schedules.
• Perform required functions within SAP to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Modify safety stock as required.
• Analyze on a continuous basis the product lead-time, lot size.
• Level load the work centers whenever possible, communicate under/over load conditions to the shop floor supervisors and manager.
• Based on current build schedule, elevate material short issues to Supply Chain
• Consumption and forecast analysis
• Management and calculation of KPI's

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions, a global leader in Industrial Coating Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

The Production Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining appropriate material levels to support the production schedule and meet customer‑requested delivery dates. This role coordinates the introduction of new products into the factory and schedules production orders to achieve optimal levels of customer service, inventory efficiency, and asset utilization. The Production Planner also provides consumption and forecast analysis for their assigned area and uses this data to optimize inventory levels and key delivery performance metrics.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze MRP reports and take appropriate action. Create and release production orders on a daily basis to achieve the production plan and customers requested delivery date. Create purchase requisitions on a daily basis to achieve the production plan and to meet our customers requested delivery date.
• Interaction and feedback with engineering and production teams on upcoming work and potential issues due to material availability.
• Schedule and re-schedule production orders to mitigate changes.
• Plan new product materials and schedules
• Perform required functions within SAP to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Modify safety stock as required.
• Analyze on a continuous basis the product lead‑time, lot size.
• Level load the work centers whenever possible, communicate under/over load conditions to the shop floor supervisors and manager.
• Based on current build schedule, elevate material short issues to Supply Chain
• Consumption and forecast analysis
• Management and calculation of KPI's

Education & Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of work experience required; if no degree, 10 years of relevant work experience required.
• APICS Certification preferred.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• SAP experience required
• Manufacturing work experience required
• Analytical skills
• Microsoft Office advanced skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Travel Requirement:

Minimal

About Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions:

Manufacturers rely on Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions equipment for the precise application and curing of powder coatings, liquid paint, ambient temperature adhesives and sealants, and food and beverage container production. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions is a global team that works to create industrial coating solutions that help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you are just beginning your career or you are a seasoned professional, there is a place for you to belong at Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.