Production Planner / Scheduler

Normann Staffing

  • Kingston, NY
  • $85,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Position Title Production Planner & Scheduler Location Kingston, NY Salary $85,000 - $90,000 BOE Job Type Permanent, Full Time - 1st Shift Purpose of the job Production Planner & Scheduler at Kingston facility plays a vital role in optimizing production processes and ensuring timely delivery of products. This position is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting mission of quality manufacturing and serving customers on time. Main responsibility areas but not limited to:
  • Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resource utilization.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of production goals with supply chain capabilities.
  • Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or capacity.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
  • Conduct regular reviews of inventory levels and coordinate with procurement for timely material availability.
  • Analyze production data to identify areas for continuous improvement and quality enhancement.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout the production process.
  • Accommodate maintenance planned activities in the machine schedules in a way not impacting customer deliveries.
  • Coordinates with sales team on urgent request and new product trials requests.
  • Focus on meeting defined goals thru teamwork.
  • Planning & scheduling of die cutting and pack assembly operations.
  • Coordinating with the Molders ensuring continuous and uninterrupted supply of finished products to customers and raw material to pack assembly.
Communication
(position’s responsibility for communications both within and outside the organization) Internally
  • Internal communication necessary with all associated personnel related addressing of all order requests be it commercial orders or samples requests or urgencies from customers or traders.
Externally
  • Regular communication with Molders
Experience and education
(minimum level of knowledge and skills to fulfill one’s responsibilities) Work experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in production scheduling or operations management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of SAP and/or SAP B1 a plus & preferred.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated ability in production planning and resource allocation.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for managing multiple schedules effectively.
  • Familiarity with supply chain management concepts is a plus.
  • Experience in quality control processes and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
Essential Job Functions
  • Keeping track of raw material and various semi-finished products
  • Scheduling and planning the production machine, die cutting machines and pack assembly units to serve the customers on time and in full
  • Addressing the requests from sales, R&D team and product management team.
  • Communicating on regular basis with the Molders to ensure a continuous supply of various pieces and semi finished goods on a timely manner.
  • Incorporating the maintenance downtimes and scheduled activities in the plan without impacting the deliveries to customers.
  • Working with team on inventory counting at defined intervals.
  • On the go adjustments to the schedule when needed due to any given reason at times.
Required Competencies
  • Must conduct business and present oneself within standard values of our company.
  • Must present oneself at high level of integrity as a role model for all employees
  • Cross train within or outside the area in other position(s).
  • Engaging and Open Communication
  • Continuous improvement methodology knowledge
  • Driving results for value
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Knowledge of MS excel and SAP
Physical Demands
  • Must possess a minimum corrected vision of 20/40. Vision to be checked every 2 years with records to reside in the Medical Dept.
  • Must possess high manual dexterity including ascending and descending stairs, ramps and ladders.
  • Must be able to wear/use required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).

Normann Staffing