Production Planner II

SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of complex planning activities required to attain business objectives. Working from the Master Schedule and through the MRP system, schedules operations to meet completion dates, prepares and maintains production schedules, revises schedules, deals with shop floor loading issues, prepares various reports for specific work centers and interfaces with other departments to ensure timely delivery of product. Reviews engineering plans and product specifications to determine material and resource requirements to support manufacturing schedules. Works with Purchasing and Planning to obtain and schedule materials based on production demand driven by customer orders and/or forecast where applicable.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working from the Master Schedule and other documents, forecasts material planning and scheduling requirements for various operations required to maintain production objectives to meet the Demand Plan (Customer driven and/or Forecast driven).
• Schedules various operations so that assigned completion dates are met.
• Prepares and maintains production schedules so that equipment and labor usage will best fit production demands.
• Revises schedule as necessitated by changes in production priorities, vendor deliveries, and/or molding and assembly capacities.
• Works with Molding (Rotational and/or Injection Mold) and Assembly Departments regarding shop floor loading.
• Reviews various reports, including Stock Status, Product Backlog, OTD, Actual vs. Scheduled Assembly, and ad hoc reports for schedules, capacity, etc., using Excel.
• Maintains schedules of Work Order reports, performs data entry of Work Orders and completions.
• Provides timely and regular feedback to Sales, Production, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service and Shipping & Receiving departments.
• Reviews engineering plans and product specifications to determine raw material and resource requirements to support manufacturing schedules.
• Works with Purchasing and Planning to obtain and schedule materials based on requirements (Customer Orders and/or Forecast).
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Supply Chain Analytics, material planning and/or demand management in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production planning and scheduling procedures, manufacturing processes (including molding and assembly operations) and best practices within a MTS/MTO manufacturing environment.
• Must be eligible to receive information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
• Experience utilizing advanced MRP and Excel spreadsheet software.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills to organize, compile, and present data in written and/or verbal report format to various levels of Management throughout the organization.
• Must have advanced level math skills to calculate machine capacities and utilization and to determine their impact on production.
• Must possess leadership skills and the ability to lead cross functional teams and/or projects effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• APICS or other accredited Supply Chain certification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Actively supports and complies with Pelican's objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must be able to interact effectively, cooperatively and professionally with employees at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual
orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation & Benefits:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this positionis listed below. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.

Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• South Deerfield, MA, 147 N Main Street, South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States of America