Production Planner

Department: Operations & Supply ChainLocation: Columbia, PA - PlantDescriptionASC Engineered Solutions is hiring a Production Planner who will utilize the company’s MRP, accounting, and scheduling systems to forecast, monitor and control production schedules, WIP levels for products and processes assigned by the Department Manager. This role requires a hands-on ability to perform all production control and inventory control functions, including material planning, product flow scheduling, inventory cycle-counting and reconciliation. The Planner will work closely with Production, Purchasing and Quality functions to assure successful achievement of perform-to-schedule goals.How You Will HelpDevelop forecast, schedule, review, monitor, report and take corrective systems action in support of specific product and inventory goals which are based on performance-to-schedule. Take active part in supporting schedule commitments with hands-on expediting and facilitating materials, components, products or other necessary resources.Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Production departments, within policy parameters established by the Production Control Manager, to assure communication of timely and accurate scheduling information. Closely monitor production and backlog status with respect to performance goals established by the Production Control Manager.Work closely with Quality and Engineering personnel to communicate and verify all systems and product requirements for ISO-9002 compliance. Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s MRP, scheduling and planning. Create detailed production schedules based on outputs from MRP and coordination of the plant production team.Review, develop and submit to the Department Manager for approval all significant product and/or material stocking, WIP or macro-production schedules which might be expected to impact performance-to-schedule or profitability goals on the products/processes.Provide technical and administrative support to the Department Manager as requested regarding all aspects of MRP, scheduling/WIP management, etc.Coordinate daily with the plant’s production team to review schedule adherence and performance. Provide detailed, clear communication on daily production schedules and resolve any issues preventing attainment.What You Will BringBachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Advanced degrees in a related subject and/or professional certification (APICS, NAPM, etc.) preferred5+ years hands-on personal experience as a planner, production scheduler, master scheduler, inventory control coordinator, MRP/inventory analyst, or similar positionExperience in an ISO-9002 and/or MIL-Q-9858 environment would be favorableMust be computer literate at a professional level, MS Office, MRP and planning/scheduling software systems and be able to communicate with other employees regarding purchased quality, schedule, cost, and inventory control topicsTraining and experience in Lawson/M3 would be a strong plus. Training and technical knowledge in various MRP, APS and master scheduling programs and theories would be favorable.Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with daily involvement on the production floorJob BenefitsCompetitive salary and performance incentivesHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysTraining and career development opportunities