Benefits Include:
- Health, dental, vision and 401-K plan.
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy.
- Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.
- Employee referral bonuses.
Summary:
The Operations Planner is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining operational plans that ensure efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness across various departments. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals.
Required Qualifications/Experiences:
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as having the ability to lead a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)
- Proven ability to lead and motivate
- Exhibits a high level of flexibility and an ability to multi-task
- Able to work with little or no supervision
- Must possess good reasoning and problem-solving abilities
- Working knowledge of supply chain experience
- Ability to effectively use different database programs and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills
- A minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar position
- Must posses the required certification needed in fields like supply chain, project management, or business management.
- Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or equivalent
- Excellent computer knowledge (Excel, Microsoft Project, ERP)
- Written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Project management skills
- Understanding of operational metrics and KPI's
- Time and Task Management Skills
- Posses good professional judgment
- Possess a good attitude/work ethic
- Ability to work well independently
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands and inventory targets.
- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Monitor production progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on schedule.
- Analyze production date to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements
- Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance to resolve production issues
- Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
- Manage inventory levels to minimize excess stock and reduce cost
- Facilitate communication between production teams and management
- Participate in cross-functional team meeting to discuss production goals and strategies
- Other duties as assigned by leadership team.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary for this position?
Experience:
- Operations: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburg, KS 66762 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsburg, KS 66762: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
