Production Planner
Carlisle Construction Materials

Job Info

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.

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent required. Further education preferred.

Four to ten years of related experience in sales, customer service, or production

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled