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Production Planner

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Blue Harlan

2021-12-03 13:00:03

Job location Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Consulting & Corporate Strategy

Job description

Production Planner

Chicago Heights, IL

Manufacturing Facility

Blue Harlan is the recruiting partner for this family run business with successful growing operations for 80+ years. The company manufacturers fertilizer and is expanding due to growth, exciting times! The team has a great culture built on strong core values and leadership is open, honest, and promotes a positive working environment.

We are looking for a qualified Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.

Responsibilities

  • 50% Planner, 50% Purchaser
  • Schedule orders for production in ERP based on customer needs and priorities
  • Produce daily work orders in ERP software (MISys Manufacturing)
  • Process completed work orders daily in ERP
  • Communicate scheduled completion dates with customer service team.
  • Use ERP to determine raw materials needs both short and long term.
  • Issue inventory worksheets to warehouse staff and enter completed counts into ERP
  • Coordinate issue of POs with office manager
  • Track and coordinate delivery of raw materials with vendors and shipping department.
  • Proactively maintain positive, productive, relationships with suppliers
  • Find and cultivate relationships with new suppliers
  • Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff

Key Requirements

  • Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
  • Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
  • Good at math and statistics
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication abilities, Over-communicator - won't tolerate ambiguity in communication
  • Comfortable communicating by phone, have direct conversations with suppliers, get information and updates expeditiously.
  • Some experience in purchasing or supply-chain related fields.
  • Positive attitude, a joy to work with
  • High school diploma; Further education or certification is preferred

Apply now and join our great team!

Excellent Benefits and Culture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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