Production Planner
Company: Eaton
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 18, 2023
Job Description:
Eaton's Power Delivery division is currently seeking a
Production Planner. This role is based out of Waukesha, WI.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $52,499 - $76,999
a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general
guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills,
experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business
considerations.
As a Production Planner, you will be an integral member of Power
Systems Division (PSD) Supply Chain Team, with responsibilities
aimed at on-time customer delivery through accurate work order
management. The Production Planner will locate work orders
in-process and coordinate sequencing with Production Operators to
ensure Customer commitments are met.
Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every
employee around the world. We create an environment where
creativity, innovation and discovery become reality. It's where
bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full
potential-and where you can help us reach ours.
What you'll do:
- Establish, maintain, and ensure proper execution of a valid
production schedule for all items, and is responsible for level
loading daily production schedules through analyzing resource
capacity and other constraints to optimize through-put, while
minimizing manufacturing cycle time, inventory, and achieving
on-time delivery goals.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through effective
communication and coordination with multiple functional groups
(including Operation, Customer Service, Finance, Engineering, and
Purchasing).
- The Production Planner will assist the Master Production
Scheduler (MPS) in determining and maintaining forecast and safety
stock levels.
- Direct daily workflow (WIP - "work in process") through
analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams.
- Align and set priorities for resources and shared resources
across factory to maximize efficiency and material flow to ensure
customer ship schedules on time.
- You will own metrics of manufacturing cycle time (OTTC),
through-put, past due order reduction, and on-time delivery.
- Participate in business processes improvement events such as
Continuous Improvement Framework, kaizens, and workshops to improve
processes and reduce waste.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and
techniques which will improve the scheduling function.
- Establish optimal inventory levels to achieve desired service,
while utilizing just in time inventory management
philosophies.
- Identify, coordinate, and execute outsourcing strategies to
meet demand requirement.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have Associates degree from accredited institution and 1
year of manufacturing experience OR a high school diploma from an
accredited institution and 3 years of manufacturing
experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company
sponsorship.
- Relocation is not offered for this position. Candidates must
reside within a 50-mile radius of the Waukesha, WI site to be
considered for this opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- APICS CPIM Certification.
- Proficiency in SAP ECC/MRP planning and/or purchasing
modules.
- Demonstrated experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles
utilizing: consignment, pull systems, Kanban
- Proven analytical, problem solving, project management and
facilitation skills.
- Expert knowledge with Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of institutional problem-solving tools/processes such
as cycle time reduction and process improvement tools: Six Sigma
DMAIC methodology, Kaizen, DOE, Pareto Charts, Statistical process
control, Process mapping, Tree diagrams, Root cause analysis,
Analytical software programs.
Skills:
- Strong computer skills.
- Understanding of problem-solving methods (A3, 5-Why, root cause
analysis).
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job
applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced
selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against
applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital
status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic
information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or
any other status protected or required by law.
Keywords: Eaton, Waukesha , Production Planner, Professions , Waukesha, Wisconsin
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