Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join our team in Blue Ash, Ohio, within the manufacturing industry. This is a long-term contract position that requires someone with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage production schedules and supplier relationships effectively. If you excel in planning, procurement, and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
• Create and adjust purchase orders and work orders to align with production schedules and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop production plans on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis by analyzing capacity and customer demands.
• Communicate forecasted requirements clearly to subcontracted suppliers to meet production goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with teams to drive improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain department visual boards and implement 5S practices to ensure organization and efficiency.
• Partner with Value Stream, Commodity Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to address priorities and resolve operational challenges.
• Support resourcing and outsourcing initiatives by planning materials to maintain product flow and meet customer requirements.
• Identify and eliminate excess and obsolete inventory while rationalizing similar parts to improve efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events, to reduce waste and enhance supply chain operations.
• Foster collaboration across the supply chain to ensure customer responsiveness and satisfaction.• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning or related roles within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing activities, procurement strategies, and materials management.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze data for planning and decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and methodologies, including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to address quality, delivery, and cost issues.
• Experience in fostering supplier relationships and driving performance improvements.