Emerson Electric Co
Production Planner (Project Management)
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Under the direction of the Master Scheduler, the Production Planner reviews the departmental schedules and work orders to schedule and coordinate the flow of work within and between manufacturing departments. Establishes priorities for specific customer orders, making revisions as necessary. Plans production based upon the availability or capacity of workers, parts, materials, machines and equipment. Expedites production in all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure timely building and shipping of product.
· Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resources requirements.
· Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
· Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
· Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
· Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
· Prepares production reports, including but not limited to capacity, materials, engineering and manpower requirements and shortages.
· Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment to ensure consistent production while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
· Performs work order maintenance to sustain inventory accuracy , including but not limited to opening/closing work order qtys, rescheduling delivery, start, and end dates, and adjusting material due to non-conformance.
Requirements
*Requires two years of college
*Requires three to five years of progressively responsible related experience with production planning
*LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, bills of material, shop routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and other employees of the organization in both group and one-on-one situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Preferred
*APICS/CPIM Certification preferred.
*Experience in a manufacturing environment
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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