Columbia, South Carolina, USA
4 days ago
Production Planner
At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary:
The Production Planner is responsible for establishing, reviewing and maintaining the production schedule in alignment with the Master Production Schedule.  Establishing the production plan will involve working closely with operations leaders, and others to coordinate manufacturing plans that achieve the company objectives relative to customer service, efficient resource/capacity utilization and inventory investment.

What’s in it for you:  

 

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

Thrive at work and at home:  

·        Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   

·        Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   

·        401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    

·        Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      

·        Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

·        Learn more about our benefits here!  

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as On-Site. 

Responsibilities: 
Establishes production priorities for customer demand consistent with master scheduling requirements, inventory objectives, and service level goals Reconciles order discrepancies and order changes Communicates with assembly; purchasing, sales and Marketing to ensure customer priorities are met Review and update changes to item attributes, routings, planning parameters, lead times, safety stocks, and other system parameters to correctly drive MRP Checks availability of all components and expedite buyers when necessary to meet customer requirements Develop and manage metrics for OTS, Productivity, Revenue, Past Due Backlog, and unit production Reschedule production plan based on material availability and manufacturing lead times Coordinates Kanban and material forecasting requirements Manages rejected and rework product planning Coordinates manufacturing activities and monitors schedule and production performance against plan  Meet daily with the cross-functional team to resolve delayed shipments to customers, component shortages, overtime needs, and production and material issues
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in business or related field preferred. High school diploma required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred. Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes. Experience with visual management systems.
Key Competencies:
Ability to effectively make complex decisions with limited time and information based off the plant’s current priorities Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines Strong interpersonal skills and independent problem resolution Strong ability to access data, analyze data, and manipulate data to assist in job function and decision making. Working knowledge of ERP systems Maintain product knowledge in terms of options, substitutions, critical functions/components, etc. Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal and external customer requirements Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000

 

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

  

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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