Strategic Production Planner — Lean & SAP

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to organize short- and long-term facility requirements to support current production planning, long term corporate growth, and new product development and manufacturing.

This role ensures purchased components and assemblies are procured and delivered on time to meet external customer demand, maintains inventory accuracy, and leads continuous improvement across procurement and warehousing in the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning / level scheduling in a highly complex low volume / high mix manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean principles and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to analyze data and trends to drive action.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production planning throughout the organization using SAP to drive throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash objectives.
• Develop and execute a lean materials purchasing and handling system and PFEP to connect supply with production.
• Develop and communicate location materials metrics and performance standards.
• Create purchasing strategies with supplier scorecards and cross-functional partners to improve quality and delivery.
• Implement LEAN manufacturing in materials planning with accurate consumption projections.
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery by coordinating with quality, engineering, planning and operations.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Production planning

Level scheduling

Inventory control

Lean principles

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing operations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in materials supply chain management

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in business

Six Sigma Certification

APICS Certification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

PFEP

Job description

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to organize short- and long-term facility requirements to support current production planning, long term corporate growth, and new product development and manufacturing.

This role ensures purchased components and assemblies are procured and delivered on time to meet external customer demand, maintains inventory accuracy, and leads continuous improvement across procurement and warehousing in the plant.