Production Planner- Mayhew Basque Plastics- Westminster

Coordinates with: All Departments

Position Type: Full Time – Non-Exempt

Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Business Dept: Molding Room

Job Characteristics

• Oversee various aspects and inputs of the production process.
• Analyze historical shipment and POS data to help predict future demand.
• Collaborate with sales team and supporting functions to better understand forecast influencers, like promotions, new locations, and product launches.
• Work closely with General Manager and master planning to properly plan and schedule work to cover demand.
• This includes work orders and assisting with implementing Lynq for Basque Production.
• Assist in determining capacity at Mayhew facilities to properly plan work to the floor and assist with approving new demand.
• Assist with leveraging the power of MRP at our facilities, which includes understanding and, in some cases, developing or modifying the inputs.
• Work with Master Planner and Operations to develop and/or implement reporting that can be used to digest the planning and make educated decisions.
• Also critical to measure internal performance by implementing reporting as it relates to forecast accuracy.
• Help track and prepare execution of major events by working closely with Operations and production while providing weekly updates that include risk evaluation.
• Facilitate communication between departments to ensure that production plans align with sales forecasts.
• Assist the General Manager in Westminster facility with his costing models, which are the inputs to the BOMS and routings.
• Conduct Monthly Inventory on resin, colorant, bags, boxes and labels.
• Conduct Monthly Inventory on semifinished goods.
• Responsible for transacting and physical movement of materials from semifinished to finished goods.
• Ensure all safety standards are followed, maintain positive employee relations and adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be required and may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills

• Strong technical, engineering and manufacturing background
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Familiar with ERP system (Macola)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable setting own work priorities
• Close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Written and verbal English communication skills
• Able to work with a team to accomplish company goals.
• Strict attention to safety procedures and guidelines including wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willingness to keep and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adherence to attendance policy
• Adherence to Cell Phone policy

Required Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree in business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred, BS a plus
• 3-5 years in Procurement use of MRP systems in a manufacturing company preferred
• Experience in scheduling, forecast management and production control beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication, technical and project management skills

Preferred Skills

• Three to Five years’ experience in Manufacturing Planning
• Valid driver’s license a plus
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Time Management
• Exceptional planning and organizing skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend; stoop, crouch or crawl; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. Additionally, workers will be exposed to a large warehouse environment and may experience loud volumes or high/low temperatures, based on current weather. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and may be required to stand for up to 3 hours at a time. This position is an 8-hour position. Monday through Friday. Occasional Weekends may be needed.