Strategic Manufacturing Planner & Buyer Optimize Production

M&M Quality Grinding; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Matching 401 (k) contribution up to 5%

Paid Time-off and Ten (10) Paid Holid­

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

M&M Quality Grinding is seeking an Operations Planner & Buyer to effectively schedule and coordinate workflow, manage work orders in ERP, procure raw materials, and coordinate with vendors to meet production schedules. You will collaborate with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Maintenance/Automation, and Shipping/Receiving to optimize resources and uphold quality and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and efficient workload management in a precision

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience required in production planning and/or purchasing in a machine shop or manufacturing environment, with a high school diploma.
• Graduate with a bachelor's degree (business, math, or related field)
• Strong math, analytical, and computer skills
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 facility experience essential
• Spanish language capabilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw material and tooling for machining jobs.
• Plan and schedule production orders based on customer demands using Global Shop Solutions (ERP)
• Review production orders (routers) created during estimating process for accuracy.
• Update work order changes daily to ensure accurate information in ERP.
• Oversee inventory, adjusting as needed to ensure accuracy.
• Track vendors performance/compliance with schedule
• Coordinate ship dates and update team as needed.
• Run various production and inventory reports on a daily/weekly and monthly basis for team and efficient management of schedule, inventory levels and tooling inventory.
• Streamline and manage the production of machined parts and secondary operations including centerless grinding operations
• Create processes and training programs to maximize employee efficiency, manage projects, schedule, resource allocation etc.
• Create effective work-flow processes, initiating lean projects.
• Manage Inventory control of raw material & finished goods.
• Investigate and document any workplace accidents, injuries, or near misses, analyzing root causes and implementing preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
• Stay closer of industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory updates related to workplace safety, incorporating relevant changes into the safety program as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related inquiries, concerns, or suggestions from employees, and demonstrating a commitment to addressing safety issues promptly and effectively.
• Create and update Work Instructions to document processes accurately and improve efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Procurement

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (business/math related)

Tools

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

M&M Quality Grinding is seeking an Operations Planner & Buyer to effectively schedule and coordinate workflow, manage work orders in ERP, procure raw materials, and coordinate with vendors to meet production schedules. You will collaborate with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Maintenance/Automation, and Shipping/Receiving to optimize resources and uphold quality and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and efficient workload management in a precision