Manages assigned contracts and ensures internal parties are aware of production status. Coordinates activities for delivering products on time. Provides the company with master schedule timelines to efficiently execute contracted work. Works closely with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, and Warehouse departments to monitor progress of work throughout the facility.

Work at this level provides the opportunity to fine-tune previously learned skills and the opportunity to apply these skills to more complex projects in both scope and duration as well as an opportunity to acquire additional skills through experience to qualify for advancement. Project assignments will tend to be broader in scope, and larger in scale than basic production planning requirements.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Collect and prepare documentation related to production sequences and personnel schedules
Plan production commitments for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using forecasting tools
Review documents (i.e., production schedules, work orders, staffing tables, etc.) to determine personnel and material requirements
Process internal work orders
Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments
Arrange delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules
Requisition inventories of material and supplies necessary to meet production demands
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and optimize delivery of product
Work with procurement to verify material shipment or delivery details
Assist in expediting delayed material for projects
Revise production schedules due to design changes, labor/material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with supervision/management, Sales, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, and Warehouse departments
Monitor work processes for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards/specifications
Alert establishment personnel to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays
Compile information (i.e., production rates, progress, material inventories, materials used, customer information, etc.) so status reports can be completed
Provide documentation and information to account for delays or changes to cost estimates
Assist with labor budget review meetings
Prepare reports and lead meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Your Profile / Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

Self-starter, willingness to learn and collaborate
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, business environment and quickly adapt to changes
Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Intermediate familiarity and experience with ERP/MRP software
This description is not designed to cover an all-inclusive list of skills, abilities, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Responsibilities, skills, and abilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or another business-related field and/or equivalent professional experience.
Fully competent in performing the key requirements of a Planner I for more than one production department and/or 3-7+ years' experience in related fields.

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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