Develop production schedules to meet Customer requirements while minimizing changeovers, downtime, and inventory.
Lead weekly production schedule meeting to understand plant performance and customer needs to better plan production and raw materials
Work directly with suppliers to maximize the plant's supply chain success through forecasting and effective communication.
The Planner role has full raw material purchasing responsibilities. Purchases of other items as needed, for example, shipping supplies, pallets, sleeves, stretch wrap, PPE etc.
Analyze and manage overall plant supply chain and develop strategies to meet goals. Work with production, shipping, and other staff to maintain minimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
Assist in determination of material obsolescence and in purging obsolete inventory from the system.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy. Lead year-end inventory count process.
Work with plant leadership and suppliers to address quality and service issues. Implement required counter measures.
Maintain strict controls for accounting and financial excellence.Support month end close and all internal/external audit efforts.
Perform weekly audits as scheduled.
Perform all activities in compliance with IATF rules.
Responsible for individual safety participation, training and ergonomic practices.
Responsible for updating and monitoring inventory and scheduling KPIs.
This position is located in Wixom, MI.
We'd love to hear from you if:
You have a Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Oracle, SAP or IQMS experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Lead and participated in continuous improvement initiatives
The person in this position will be flexible, have a positive attitude, self-motivated and have strong attention to detail.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
