Strategic Production Planner: Lean & Throughput

Hubbell Incorporated; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Production Planner to support daily manufacturing operations, focusing on tracking and reporting production schedules and KPIs. You will develop and maintain all project schedules to meet customer requirements and manage level loading to optimize resources.

The role requires collaboration with production, purchasing, materials and engineering teams to ensure schedules are met, minimize WIP, and maximize throughput.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to think critically and use data to make sound decisions.
• Track record of influencing others and working together to achieve common goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to find root cause.
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Strong understanding/knowledge of Primavera/P6 software or ability to be trained in scheduling software.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• 3+ years of experience in planning or production control in manufacturing.
• Preferred associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all project schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Manage the level loading of production schedules to reduce waste and improve resource utilization.
• Update production planning boards daily to ensure current information is available to all team members.
• Prepare and clearly communicate key customer and internal project milestones.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, materials and engineering to ensure schedules are met.
• Issue and meter all jobs released to the factory to minimize WIP and maximize throughput.
• Create, maintain and monitor metrics for on-time delivery, cadence, and current workload.
• Capture capacities vs. workloads to aid in resource utilization.
• Assist in resolving material problems to support start dates.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Lean manufacturing

Excel

Primavera/P6

Project scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Production Planner to support daily manufacturing operations, focusing on tracking and reporting production schedules and KPIs. You will develop and maintain all project schedules to meet customer requirements and manage level loading to optimize resources.

The role requires collaboration with production, purchasing, materials and engineering teams to ensure schedules are met, minimize WIP, and maximize throughput.