Production Planner Assistant
HTI
Nashville, TN
Summary / Purpose
Create the manufacturing schedule and monitor it throughout the day to ensure on-time delivery of product to customers.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities :
Monitor conformance to Production Control production plans
Make necessary adjustments to production schedules when line issues or other factors dictate
Assist with setting of maintenance, engineering, and other priorities to assure customer schedules are met
Provide direction and support of Control Stores, Receiving, Shipping and all other Production Controls Department to support manufacturing requirements
Set master schedule to order raw materials
Act as Customer PC contact and coordinate schedule change request and other communication as necessary
Take lead role in PC to manage launch and phase out for PC
Monitor F.G. inventory and elevate variances as it is found
Monitor, support and improve TPS activities with particular emphasis on Kanban / Heijunka systems
Monitor and report inventory levels of work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods (FG)
Work to identify and resolve issue which may adversely impact inventory accuracy
Provide effective liaison / communication to management regarding shift activity
Work daily overtime and Saturdays and / or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of JIT, Kanban, and Heijunka systems
Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Excel, Word and Access
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be self-motivated, possess excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work in a participative management environment and maintain a drive for accomplishment of responsibilities
Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems
Experience with Oracle is a plus
The above may be waived by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.
Education and Experience :
Associate or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in business or engineering or equivalent experience
Work Environment / Physical Demands :
Sit with intermittent walking
Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing
Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone
Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked / day, 5 days / week
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