Production Planner

Purpose

Overview ...

The Planner performs material planning activities in the demand, production, and supplier planning functions within the business ERP system. Work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules and capacity requirements. Coordinate with production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedule. We ask that you have understanding of concepts, methods and procedures.

The Opportunity ...

Responsibilities

• Open, change, and close Job Orders
• Analyze capacity and demand requirements for the manufacture of parts and equipment at two sites.
• Manage master planning, material processes, and update production schedules and purchasing needs.
• Maintain planning parameters within ERP system
• Report on manufacturing backlog, shop labor efficiency, lead-time accuracy and success rate.
• Coordinate production workflow for multiple jobs
• Coordinate and be the liaison on all transfer orders
• Use business ERP system to maintain dates, identify material shortages, monitor and run shortage reports.
• Foster a continuous improvement of the planning process, on the basis of metrics which emerge from on-time delivery of parts and production statistics.
• Provide input to management regarding problems such as scheduling problems, material shortages, design changes and backlogs.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Associate degree, or equivalent work experience as Planner in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience with ERP systems required.
• Syteline 9 system experience.
• Understanding in Planning/Scheduling, including Materials/Inventory Control
• Experience with engineering drawings
  
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Must have MRP / ERP experience
• 3+ years of experience with Planning Principles and can use this knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of Lean Principles in a manufacturing environment
• Proven negotiation skills
• Team Player
  
  
  

Experience

• 2 or more years of experience in the Planning department of a manufacturing company
• Experience Planner's role
• Must have prior knowledge using business ERP platforms
  
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Spend majority of time in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled.

This job operates in a professional office environment. You will use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are regularly required to, stand, sit, talk hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job responsibilities.

Why work at JBT ...

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBT”) provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact AGV at amir.whittington@jbtc.com.