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Pilkington North America Inc.

PRODUCTION PLANNER

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A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.

$83,963 / year median in Kentucky

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Primary Duties:
Responsible for the development of the production schedule and manufacturing plan consistent with finished product demand, resource availability, and inventory level objectives. Optimizes resource planning operations through reduced set ups, family scheduling, etc. Schedules the production of material through the plant to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels Provide information to and coordinates with Purchasing Department to aid in the schedule for consumption of component parts and glass Maintains open communication with customers, manufacturing and support personnel, and subcontractors to assure manufacturing plans are clearly understood and fulfilled Coordinates with Maintenance and Engineering for scheduled down-time, PMs, equipment upgrades, etc. Assists in coordinating engineering changes Participates in new product development programs Interfaces with NMI/GSC and schedules pre-customer release development runs Maintains accurate records and documentation for history and audit purposes Supports departmental activities by serving as backup for other Materials positions as required. Prepares and publishes daily and weekly schedules Develops 12 week plan by part number Maintains updated procedures in support of Pilkington Quality System Requirements Provides assistance to Purchasing to determine material usage per part for annual blanket order estimation Review work in process material status on production floor Conduct daily scheduling meetings Minimizes/eliminates obsolete material Participates in monthly/annual physical inventories Verifies Bill of Material and Routing accuracy Maintains the Material Master records On call 24/7 to respond to customer and scheduling questions Conducts all business affairs in accordance with Pilkington's business philosophy and Standards of Business Conduct Responsible for following the Environmental, Quality, and Safety policies. Other duties as assigned Adherence to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and it's
Values and Principles Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 3-5 years of hands-on experience in materials management or logistics operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong understanding of plant operations and production processes. Proven analytical abilities in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capacities. Skilled at solving practical problems and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and foster collaboration across departments. Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. Experienced in using SAP or comparable ERP systems for materials and production management.
Qualifications Desired:
3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing environment Six Sigma Certification APICS Certification
SAP S/4HANA
Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Logistics or related field Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.