Production Planner - Thermon

Overview

The Planner will be instrumental with managing the status of open production orders, entering production orders, and inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include

• Issue and schedule work orders to meet customer or inventory demand
• Ensure that the required material is supplied to the production floor to meet schedule.
• Work with management for capacity planning.
• Coordinate any and all materials shortages to purchasing on a timely basis.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to meet required dates and in accordance with MRP messages (AX).
• Manage raw materials by timely inputting production orders to drive demand.
• Quote delivery dates for sales orders.
• Monitor order dates, adjust as necessary and coordinate with appropriate departments to re-schedule production.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, sales and warehouse to ensure on-time receipt, production and delivery of raw material and finished goods.
• Coordinate production and personnel schedules for efficient completion of tasks.
• Manage, adjust, and close production orders as needed in a timely manner to assure accuracy.
• Advise and report to management for production status and capacity planning.
• Remain current on company procedures and specifications and assure that products conform accordingly.
• Assist in audits and inspections for customer and agency approval of products and processes.
• Assist in assurance that procedures and instructions for production personnel are accurate.
• Monitor, perform cycle counts and adjust inventory and system settings to maintain accuracy.

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Problem solving skills with the ability to think and react quickly to resolve issues
• Communication proficiency and collaboration skills
• Strong time management
• Proficient with Microsoft office Suite
• Proficient knowledge of MRP / AX Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Team oriented
• Ability to become forklift certified

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office or equivalent tools to perform daily tasks
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing preferred
• 1-2 years minimum experience with MRP preferred

• APICS body of knowledge.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regular Activities:

• Sitting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Talking
• Listening
• Typing
• Lifting up to 20 pounds

Occasional Activities:

• Lifting up to 40 pounds or more

Company Info

At Thermon, we are passionate about transferring the WARMTH needed to make life Work. As a global leader in industrial heating, our success is driven by the hard work and dedication of our employees. We take pride in developing careers, fostering a company culture that embodies our core values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate."

"At Thermon, we don't just create jobs; we develop careers. Thermon has become a global leader in industrial heating due, in no small part, to our employees' hard work and dedication. To help foster those employees, we've created a company culture that encourages our values of Care, Commit and Collaborate."