Production Planner I
Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
Tyler, TX
Job Summary
This position will ensure that goods manufactured are produced on time, in a cost-effective way that meets quality and safety specifications and are ready to distribute to customers in a timely fashion. Working cross functionally, this position will work towards improving production and distribution processes while ensuring the production and distribution of products runs smoothly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaises with the sales division to determine customer requirements.
- Determines time to completion for orders and develops production schedule detailing all tasks and when each needs to be completed to meet predicted completion date.
- Liaises with operations, supply chain, and maintenance to ensure workers, materials, and machinery will be available when required.
- Monitor’s project progress to ensure the schedule is being followed.
- Troubleshoots problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions.
- Organizes project paperwork, including purchase orders, and maintains all production records.
- Monitor’s production and raw material costs.
- Collects and assesses data about production performance (i.e. downtime, change over timing).
- Prepares production process reports and identifies areas to improve efficiency.
- Monitors and adjusts past due volume daily.
- Determines inventory needs.
- Track and resolve inventory issues.
- Track and report stock levels, lead times, issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Teamwork
- Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
- Managing Change
- Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
- Continuous Improvement
- Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
- Customer Focus
- Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
- Continuous Learning
- Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
- Drive for Results
- Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
- Strategic Thinking
- Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
- Leading People
- Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
- Developing People
- Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent.
Equipment Used:
- Standard office equipment.
Working Conditions:
- Office Environment
- Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.