Production Planner

Description

Fulton is a private multi-national group of companies headquartered in beautiful Pulaski, NY, USA. Our founder, Lewis Palm, was a pioneer in the engineering of steam boilers and associated equipment for the laundry and dry-cleaning markets, he invented the first Vertical Tubeless Boiler in 1949. With our expansion of products and knowledge throughout the years, we are well known in many applications of your daily life including but not limited to, food processing, pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government / military.

Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. We strive for energy efficiencies, global impact, and environmental responsibility. Fulton has served as an industry leader of emerging heat transfer technologies for more than 70 years!

Our culture thrives on the HEART values of the company and puts pride in our people. We encourage continued training and learning to grow you and your career with Fulton.

Benefits: At Fulton we value our employees and therefore offer competitive compensation, onsite fitness club, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation time, paid holidays, profit share bonus.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Production Planner is responsible for defining the prioritized production schedule, communicating this to all operations via visual boards, coordinating production material activities, and opening and supporting on-time closing of manufacturing work orders. All work-related activities should be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the company values and operating philosophy.

Accountabilities

• Develop, communicate, and maintain an overall production plan in alignment with the SIOPP tool.
• Generate work orders and communicate with various production employees any changes with the production plan.
• Create functional reports indicating the performance of the production plan and regularly update other Production Planners for various product lines.
• Coordinate with Buyers and Inventory Controller to make sure we have inventory needed to execute the production plan.
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications and Required Experience):

• Associates Degree in Business or Related Field- Preferred
• CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supply chain function or related field
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Applications
  
  

Demonstrated Critical Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships – The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and support.
• Initiative – Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Forward Thinking – The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations, and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Managing Change – The ability to demonstrate support for innovation and organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness and performance.
• Communication – The ability to ensure information is passed on to others who should be kept informed, to express oneself clearly in conversation, interaction with others, and in business writing.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Walking - Ability to walk the manufacturing floor for extended periods of time.
• Noise - The worker is subject to noise on a regular basis and shouting may be required to be heard above noise level; hearing protection.
• Sitting - The body is supported by buttocks and back and employee needs to remain seated for extended periods of time.
  
  

Fulton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Fulton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.