Production Planner

Johnson Service Group

Waukesha, WI, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Planner for a 12-month contract position in the Waukesha, WI area.

Selected candidates MUST be a US Person / Citizen and MUST provide an available start date, DOB (MM/DD), and the last 4 digits of SSN in order to have their resume submitted to the client company.

This position requires a criminal background check as well as a drug screen.

Job Title: Production Planner

Pay Rate: $31.12/hr

Location: Waukesha, WI (53188)

Schedule: Second Shift 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
OT: up to +2 hours a day and every other weekend
Orientation/Training is the first 2 weeks on 1st shift

Contract Length: 12-months

Possibility of Extension / Direct Hire: Will determine based on business needs close to the 12 month mark

Interview Process: Review resumes & select hire, potentially a phone screen but could hire based on resume only with NO INTERVIEW.

Essential Responsibilities:

Percentage of each day will be ON Production Floor- PPE: Vest and Glasses provided, MUST have own steel toe shoes
You will establish, maintain and ensure proper execution of a valid production schedule for all items, and is responsible for level loading daily production schedules through analyzing resource capacity and other constraints to optimize through-put, while minimizing manufacturing cycle time, inventory, and achieving on-time delivery goals.
You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through effective communication and coordination with multiple functional groups (including Operation, Customer Service, Finance, and Purchasing).
The Production Scheduler will assist the Master Production Scheduler (MPS) in determining and maintaining forecast and safety stock levels.
You will direct daily work flow (WIP – “work in process”) through analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams.
You will align and sets priorities for resources and shared resources across factory to maximize efficiency and material flow to ensure customer ship schedules on time.
You will accumulate daily parts/material information to analyze and establish dates to meet and exceed customer delivery requirements.
You will communicate with cross-functional teams including: Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Purchasing.
You will own metrics of manufacturing cycle time (OTTC), through-put, past due order reduction, and on-time delivery.
You will participate in and lead business processes improvement events such as Continuous Improvement Framework, kaizens and workshops in order to improve processes and reduce waste.
You will assist in the development and implementation of procedures and techniques which will improve the scheduling function.
You will actively participate in process improvement and creation/adhering to standard work.
You will establish optimal inventory levels to achieve desired service, while utilizing just in time inventory management philosophies.
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma / GED
Expert knowledge with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work up to 2 hours of overtime a day and every other weekend
Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision making.
Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven.
Knowledge of product and manufacturing process.
Process-oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
Solid computer skills.
Percentage of each day will be ON Production Floor- PPE: Vest and Glasses provided, MUST have own steel toe shoes
Understanding of problem solving methods (A3, 8D, root cause analysis).
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean or six sigma.
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
APICS CPIM Certification.
Proficiency in SAP ECC/MRP planning and/or purchasing modules.
Demonstrated experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles utilizing: consignment, pull systems, Kanban
Proven analytical, problem solving, project management and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of institutional problem-solving tools/processes such as cycle time reduction and process improvement tools: Six
Sigma DMAIC methodology, Kaizen, DOE, Pareto Charts, Statistical process control, Process mapping, Tree diagrams, Root cause analysis, Analytical software programs.

This position requires a criminal background check as well as a drug screen.

Company DescriptionJohnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with 40 years of experience investing in people and companies.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. \r\n\r\nJSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. \r\n\r\nJohnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.