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Production Planner

MT Joy, OH 44646

Posted: 09/30/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Production Job Number: 623277 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

FEE - 22.5%,  - $18,000 FEE –!

Job Title: Production Planner    
Start Date: September 30TH,  2024
Location:  MT Joy, PA  – Grenier Industries  
Pay Rate: $60,000 – $80,000
Bonus: Potential bonus EOY based on performance
Travel: some across different sites  
Relocation Assistance: n/a
Education/Certifications:  Hs Diploma, (Prefer Bachelors) .  
Years of Experience:  Must have3+ Yrs a production planning exp in an industrial mfg environment, strong communication skills, COMING FROM STEEL FABRICATION OR JOB SHOP IS HUGE PLUS. ERP system profiecney, Excel Pruriency, ability to work collaboratively across departments with good communication skills. Lets try an make sure they come from a similar industry, this facility is dirty, loud and with blue collar workers. Someone from a more clean environment like medical device might not be the best fit.
Work Schedule: regular day shift – 8 AM – 5 PM – may include some off hours based on project needs
Interview Process: 3 STEPS
    1. . Video/phone Call with Adam ( HR Manager)
    2. Onsite IV with General Manager
    3. Onsite to meet the rest of the team, foremans, Quality, Production, maintenance, etc…


Notes
 
  • WE ARE SIGNED TO THE OWNERSHIP GROUP – we are going to support 12 separate companies for them specifically on infrastructure side of the business
    • They do over 2 billion in business annually! – great opportunity
    • We got introed by Jim to this company!
  • THE HOLIDNG COMPANY IS CALLED IES Holdings
  • THIS ROLE IS FOR THEIR SUBSIDIARY – Grenier Industries  
    • They do steel fabrication
    • Work A lot on making cranes
    • They specialize in enclosure systems – (plz google what an enclosure system is if you don’t know) – EX: Giant Mills, Oil Tanks,
    • The Equipment they use is as follows –
      • Plate Roles
      • Press Brakes
      • Steel Rollers
      • Laser cutting
      • Water Jet Cutting
      • CNC Machinery
  • Report into the General manager v& VP of company
    • Role opened due to growth
  • This person will  -
    • Maintain the active daily production schedule.
    • Production Scheduling: Creating and maintaining production schedules based on customer orders, material availability, and production capacity.
    • Resource Allocation: Allocating resources, including equipment, personnel, and materials, to support the production schedule.
    • Capacity Planning: Ensuring that production capacity is sufficient to meet demand.
    • Material Planning: Managing material inventory levels and ensuring timely procurement of raw materials.
    • Order Tracking: Monitoring order progress and updating customers on delivery status.
    • Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks or delays.
    • Continuous Improvement: Implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
    • Data Analysis: Analyzing production data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
    • Prepare and submit status and performance reports, as requested
    • Collaborate with department foremen. project managers, quality control and other staff to ensure accurate scheduling.

Production Planner
  • Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Job Description
 

Department:               Operations

Reports To:                 General Manager/

Classification: Exempt

 

Summary: Utilize the schedule tool to plan all production within the various departments to meet both our customer’s requirements, as well as the project requirements.  Leverage the department foremen’s knowledge to build a realistic production schedule.  The schedule is a living tool that is updated daily. 

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Maintain the active daily production schedule.
  • Coordinate production workflow / schedule throughout the production cycle
  • Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay based on customer requirements and production capacity
  • Identify overtime needs for all departments, working with the department foremen based on customer requirements, manpower capacity, etc
  • Help determine manpower needed to cover production demand, while working with the department supervisors       
  • Monitor jobs to ensure they do not exceed the quoted manhours
  • Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption to production.  The ability to listen, understand and provide constructive input for a solution is required
  • Prepare and submit status and performance reports, as requested
  • Collaborate with department foremen. project managers, quality control and other staff to ensure accurate scheduling.

Required Skills & Abilities
  • 3 or more years of proven experience as production planner
  • Excellent knowledge of production planning.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems. The schedule tool is MS Excel based and will be the core tool used throughout the day. Intermediate Excel experience. 
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication abilities. Communication (in-person, verbal, email, etc) with the department foremen once production is started is critical, as well as with the project managers throughout the project
  • Steel fabrication and job shop experience is a plus. 

Education & Experience
  • High school diploma; Further education or certification is preferred

Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15lbs.
  • Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

 


Specific Qualifications
 
Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen, and when applicable if duties involve operating motor vehicle must be able to pass motor vehicle record check.

 

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.