Job Title: Production Planner
Job Description

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for reading production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. You will create work orders and schedule their release to designated work centers, perform scheduling of released orders in the shop floor control system, manage work-in-process (WIP), and assist with the physical movement of products throughout the entire manufacturing process.

ResponsibilitiesRead production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.Create work orders and schedule the releases of work orders to designated work centers.Perform scheduling of released orders in the shop floor control system.Manage work-in-process (WIP) and assist with the physical movement of products throughout the entire manufacturing process.Sort and control materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined shop floor plans.Collaborate with purchasing and inventory control to expedite late arriving purchased materials that can affect scheduled product completion and subsequent deliveries.Confer with production management to resolve problems affecting production schedules.Communicate program priorities for outsourced production work.Coordinate the final shipment of products with supervisors, project managers, and shipping/receiving personnel.Advise the Production Control Supervisor and Manufacturing Manager of anticipated problems, material shortages, engineering changes, and equipment failures or major non-conformance of in-process products.Check for planning errors during production and recommend corrective action.Prepare purchase orders to maintain inventories of raw materials and finished products.Evaluate written data, such as job orders, product specifications, operations sheets, parts and materials inventory lists, and machine and worker production rates, to establish efficient allocation and scheduling of parts, materials, machines, and sequences of operation and workflow.Maintain inventory records.Essential SkillsProduction planningProduction schedulingSAPInventory managementExperience in a manufacturing environmentStrong organizational skillsAbility to track materialsAdditional Skills & Qualifications2+ years of professional experience working in a Production Planner or similar role (preferred, but open to less experience)Experience working with SAPExperience working in a manufacturing/shop environmentStrong communication skills working between teams and coordinating schedulesAbility to track materials and manage inventoryWork Environment

This position operates in a heavy manufacturing/shop environment. The Production Planner will work both in an office environment utilizing software tools to create schedules and plans, and on the shop floor interfacing with the production supervisor and engineering team leads. The Gas Turbine Assembly Group is projected to double in size within the next two years, offering a stable and in-demand product environment. The role is long-term and is ideal for candidates seeking stability and growth opportunities within a busy and expanding team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $40.86/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pooler,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2025.

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