Production Planner
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_on376, Ashville Road, Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35094, United States
About the Role
Are you ready to play a key role in driving production excellence? As a Production Planner, you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations in Leeds, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time. This is your chance to collaborate across departments, solve real-world challenges, and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction.
In this position, you will be responsible for scheduling the usage of production materials to ensure optimal levels. You will evaluate suppliers and quality timeliness, matching them according to strategic goals. Your day-to-day will involve monitoring material supply flow and identifying any shortages or bottlenecks in usage that may arise.
A Day in the Life
Your work will span several critical areas:
- Material Planning: Develop and implement production schedules based on the availability of raw materials, production capacity, and customer demand.
- Supplier Management: Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and analyze inventory levels to identify potential shortages or bottlenecks in the supply chain.
- Production Monitoring: Monitor production performance to ensure that production schedules are being met and adjust schedules as needed to maintain optimal production flow.
- Collaboration: Work closely with production, purchasing, and customer service teams to ensure that production schedules are aligned with customer needs and that inventory levels are optimized.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve production planning processes to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
About the Team
We are looking for individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can work collaboratively in a team environment. Success in this role requires strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively manage supplier relationships. While experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, is helpful, we value adaptability and a strong foundation in Excel and Outlook.
Hiring Process
This is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. Candidates with experience in production planning and/or material planning in a manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Frequently asked questions about Production Planner at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )
What does a Production Planner at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Production Planner at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) will develop and implement production schedules based on raw material availability and customer demand; evaluate suppliers and quality timeliness to match production goals; monitor material supply flow to identify shortages or bottlenecks; and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
What are the requirements for this Production Planner role?expand_more
To qualify for the Production Planner at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) position, applicants should have: Experience in production planning and/or material planning in a manufacturing environment; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong communication and negotiation skills; ERP systems experience; and Excellent computer skills with emphasis on Excel and Outlook.
Where is the Production Planner role at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) located?expand_more
Production Planner at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) is based in 376, Ashville Road, Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35094, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Production Planner job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) has listed this Production Planner role as on-site.