Production Planner

Tremco
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Columbus
4551 Cargo Drive (Show on map)
Nov 09, 2024
Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Production Planner is responsible for efficiently scheduling daily, weekly, and monthly production requirements for the plant. They also plan, coordinate, and purchase all raw materials and supplies to support the schedule. The Production Planner reviews production and associated work schedules and forecasts while conferring with department supervisors or leaders to determine progress of work and completion dates. Additionally, they compile reports on progress of work, inventory levels, and production problems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning, organizing, and controlling activities related to the procurement and inventory control functions. Using SAP and forecasts to develop a master schedule and prepare short-range plans for plant production activities. Following the progress of production, anticipating or investigating major causes of delays, and ensuring that corrective action is taken. Revising production schedules when required due to labor or material shortages, backlogs, forecast inaccuracies, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering. Monitoring work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to schedule. Conferring with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. Analyzing and adjusting slow-moving inventory plans with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) on a monthly basis. Setting priorities for production schedules based on forecast needs, production introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Purchasing sufficient parts and supplies and maintaining safety stock levels to meet all schedule needs. Maintaining data integrity in SAP of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Material Masters. Performing all tasks of production scheduling and purchasing as needed to support plant functions in their absence. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 1+ Year(s) of experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and database skills Familiar with ERP systems or other production scheduling/planning methods Familiar or experienced with purchasing activities Strong problem-solving skills Organizational skills and ability to work independently under time constraints to achieve objectives. Ability to compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data. Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with customer service, supervisors, sales, purchasing, and scheduling. Strong attention to detail and initiative OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS: Basic understanding of ISO quality General knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality, and costs for use in maximizing the effective utilization of manufacturing resources. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 25 lbs. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.