Production Planner

Dunbarton Corporation is seeking a Production Planner to join our team who is responsible for optimizing production processes, overseeing the flow of materials, and ensuring timely delivery of products while working closely with various departments, including engineering, procurement, and customer experience, to ensure that manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently.Essential Job FunctionsDevelop, maintain, and adjust master production schedules and shop orders based on customer demands and capacity limitsUtilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to ensure raw materials and components are available when neededCoordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materialsCollaborate with procurement, production supervisors, quality control, and sales to resolve delays, track work orders, and adjust for changesMonitor production progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on scheduleAnalyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvementsCollaborate with engineering and quality assurance to resolve production issuesPrepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reportsEnsure compliance with safety regulations and quality standardsManage inventory levels to minimize excess stock and reduce costsFacilitate communication between production teams and managementParticipate in cross-functional team meetings to discuss production goals and strategiesAdheres to work schedule and attendance requirements, including regular on-site attendance at Dunbarton facilities and nights and weekends as required; regular on-site presence is an essential function of this positionPerforms other work as directed and requiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of manufacturing processes, shop-floor workflows, standard routings, machine cycle times, and plant capacity limitationsKnowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) principles and software systemsKnowledge of inventory control methodologies, including safety stock calculations, economic order quantities (EOQ), lead-time management, and carrying cost optimizationKnowledge of supply chain management principles, encompassing raw material procurement, internal production operations, and downstream distributionKnowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts, waste reduction strategies, value stream mapping, and the Theory of Constraints for bottleneck identificationSkill in capacity planning, calculating labor-hour requirements, equipment utilization rates, and overall plant throughputSkill in risk management and contingency planning to mitigate supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and unexpected plant downtimeSkill in reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and production and shipping schedulesSkill in use of computer hardware and software, including ERP systems, word processing, database, and spreadsheet programsAbility to plan, assign, prioritize, and adjust workflow to meet changing production prioritiesAbility to identify quality and process problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective actionAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with coworkers and customersAbility to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concernsQualificationsRequired Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in a related fieldFive (5) or more years of professional experience in manufacturing planning or production schedulingCertification in production or inventory management, e.g. APICS, CPIM, CSCpPreferredTen (10) or more years of professional experience in a manufacturing environmentTwo (2) or more years of experience as a manufacturing supervisor or managerLEAN, 6S, Kaizen and Six Sigma trainingNote: At the discretion of the hiring manager and/or the Human Resources Manager an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with time spent on the production floor in a manufacturing environment with minimally controlled temperatures ranging from 40°F to 110°F. Sits for extended periods and frequently uses a computer; must apply ergonomically correct techniques to prevent repetitive motion injury. While in the plant, stands, walks, bends, and reaches. Occasionally lifts, carries, and places objects weighing up to 25 pounds. When on the production floor, may be exposed to open machinery with pinch points, moderate paint and solvent fumes, and elevated noise levels. Required PPE in the plant includes safety glasses and ear protection, with additional PPE as conditions require.This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all job functions or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as management deems appropriate. This job description does not represent an employment contract. Employment is at-will, and nothing herein restricts the right to assign or reassign duties at any time.