Production Planner | Bessemer, AL

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  • Location: Bessemer, AL

  • Company: Royal Switchgear Manufacturing

in fixing America's energy problems. Our leadership team is transparent and are good people who treat each other like family and enjoy working together towards a common goal. There is an appreciation for the team and everyone on it. This is demonstrated through a culture that includes a supportive onboarding process, monthly performance-based incentive program, an annual Employee Engagement Survey, Service Awards, and competitive benefit offerings.

We do not support drama or corporate politics. If you enjoy flexible work, you can experience and learn multiple skills. All qualified candidates must apply though this posting to be considered for this position. The Production Planner is responsible

for scheduling product lines to meet changing weekly and monthly forecasts while managing inventory levels and recommending staffing schedules to cover production demand in a manner that guarantees maximum performance and reduces delays.

Production Planner Responsibilities: Reviews production job documents including drawings and sales orders to understand production requirements. Designs weekly manufacturing plan to meet target load objectives by ascertaining manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover production demand. Schedules jobs according to availability of materials, supplies, and workforce by collaborating with Purchasing, Scheduling, and Production teams to ensure

jobs are completed in a timely manner. Distributes projections to management for staffing placement and shift scheduling to meet production needs on an ongoing basis.

Supports the resolution of issues such as shortages, internal and external purchasing orders, and production delays that may influence on-time product delivery by working with the Purchasing and production teams. Furnishes the Sales team with lead-time information to enable them to appropriately handle customers' enquiries. Performs other related job duties as assigned. Production Planner Requirements: Associate or bachelor's degree preferred. At least two years of experience in a related field such as Production Planning, Project Management required.

Excellent English oral and written communications skills, strong mathematics skills and analytical skills are required. Must have strong leadership, risk management, and task management skills. Must possess excellent organizational skills and have a strong attention to detail. Must have excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines by effectively collaborating with all departments. Ability to prioritize tasks and reassess business needs on an ongoing basis to meet production and distribution targets is required.

Must have the ability to read and interpret complex drawings. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software.

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