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JBT Corporation Production Planner in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview ... Purpose: The Planner performs material planning activities in the demand, production, and supplier planning functions within the business ERP system. Work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules and capacity requirements. Coordinate with production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedule. We ask that you have understanding of concepts, methods and procedures. The Opportunity ... Responsibilities: Open, change, and close Job Orders Analyze capacity and demand requirements for the manufacture of parts and equipment at two sites. Manage master planning, material processes, and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Maintain planning parameters within ERP system Report on manufacturing backlog, shop labor efficiency, lead-time accuracy and success rate. Coordinate production workflow for multiple jobs Coordinate and be the liaison on all transfer orders Use business ERP system to maintain dates, identify material shortages, monitor and run shortage reports. Foster a continuous improvement of the planning process, on the basis of metrics which emerge from on-time delivery of parts and production statistics. Provide input to management regarding problems such as scheduling problems, material shortages, design changes and backlogs. Requirements: Associate degree, or equivalent work experience as Planner in a manufacturing environment 3+ years of experience with ERP systems required. Syteline 9 system experience. Understanding in Planning/Scheduling, including Materials/Inventory Control Experience with engineering drawings Knowledge and Skills: Must have MRP / ERP experience 3+ years of experience with Planning Principles and can use this knowledge Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel Understanding of Lean Principles in a manufacturing environment Proven negotiation skills Team Player Experience: 2 or more years of experience in the Planning department of a manufacturing company Experience Planner's role Must have prior knowledge using business ERP platforms Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work Environment: Spend majority of time in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. This job operates in a professional office environment. You will use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are regularly required to, stand, sit, talk hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone. This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job responsibilities. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Responsibilities: Open, change, and close Job Orders Analyze capacity and demand requirements for the manufacture of parts and equipment at two sites. Manage master planning, material processes, and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Maintain planning parameters within ERP system Report on manufacturing backlog, shop labor efficiency, lead-time accuracy and success rate. Coordinate production workflow for multiple jobs Coordinate and be the liaison on all transfer orders Use business ERP system to maintain dates, identify material shortages, monitor and run shortage reports. Foster a continuous improvement of the planning process, on the basis of metrics which emerge from on-time delivery of parts and production statistics. Provide input to management regarding problems such as scheduling problems, material shortages, design changes and backlogs. Requirements: Associate degree, or equivalent work experience as Planner in a manufacturing environment 3+ years of experience with ERP systems required. Syteline 9 system experience. Understanding in Planning/Scheduling, including Materials/Inventory Control Experience with engineering drawings Knowledge and Skills: Must have MRP / ERP experience 3+ years of experience with Planning Principles and can use this knowledge Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel Understanding of Lean Principles in a manufacturing environment Proven negotiation skills Team Player Experience: 2 or more years of experience in the Planning department of a manufacturing company Experience Planner's role Must have prior knowledge using business ERP platforms Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work Environment: Spend majority of time in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. This job operates in a professional office environment. You will use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are regularly required to, stand, sit, talk hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone. This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job responsibilities. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.