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Plan and schedule production according to customer orders, forecast, stocking agreements ( as applicable).
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Coordinate production requirements to ensure a consistent flow of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
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Monitor Finish Good (FG) and Work in Process (WIP) inventory levels per plant´s goal.
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Monitor the performance of manufacturing areas against the production schedule and make the necessary adjustments to ensure production targets are met.
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Establish priorities for mold changes, mold repairs, and preventive or corrective maintenance of molds and production equipment.
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Issues shop orders in compliance with Material Requirement Plan and Master Production Schedule
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Notify Customer Service of production schedule changes that may impact customer delivery dates.
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Partner with Engineering to coordinate the transition of new products (NPI) to production.
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Review and adjust the production schedule for all work centers daily, assign production priorities according to customer delivery dates.
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Validate the production schedule against available inventory levels of resin, components, and packaging materials.
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Complete and monitor the department’s established performance metrics (KPIs)
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Perform a capacity analysis monthly to determine labor, machining utilization and any other resources required to meet monthly production and revenue goal.
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Define priorities and machine availability for preventive maintenance activities on machines and molds.
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Continuously identify and support process improvement opportunities.
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Periodically review planning parameters within the IQMS system and report any required corrections.
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Create recovery plans to be communicated to the customers through Customer Service
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Work with Customer Service to reduce / eliminate backorder.
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Understand and comply with the organization's Quality and Environmental Management System procedures.
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Understand and apply the company's Quality and Environmental Policy.
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Understand the importance of assigned responsibilities and how they contribute to achieving quality and environmental objectives, as well as compliance with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
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Understand the significant environmental aspects associated with assigned activities and their corresponding impacts.
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Perform all duties in accordance with established standards to achieve environmental goals and objectives.
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Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergency situations.
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Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Secondary responsabilities
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Must be familiar with all aspects of Material Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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Should have 2-5 years experience in Production Control/Scheduling function and warehouse/ inventory function.
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Experience in a manufacturing environment and with plastic injection molding preferred.
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Develop and implement recovery plans when necessary.
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Establish repair priorities for the Tool Room when necessary.
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Support the execution of the department's administrative programs and activities.
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Participate in Internal Audits.
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Support inventory counts coordinated by the Materials Department.
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Perform all other duties inherent to the position or as required to meet the operational needs of the company.
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Provide support to other departments as needed due to increased workload, staffing shortages, or other business requirements, as directed by the immediate supervisor.
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Train other employees in areas of expertise and/or job-related responsibilities within the company.
Direct Reports: n/a
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High School diploma required.
Experience:
2 years in Planning/Scheduling or Purchasing (Preferred)
Knowledge/Skills:
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English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication
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Training in APICS CPIM, preferred.
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Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word at minimum)
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
