Senior Planner

Job Title: Senior Production PlannerPay Rate: $70k annuallyLocation: Kalamazoo, MIArea Code: 269ZIP Code: 49001Start Date: Right AwayKeywords: #SrProductionPlanner #ManufacturingJobs #KalamazoJobsBenefits:* Medical with prescription, Dental, Vision from hire date * Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) * 13 paid holidays annually, 10 days of vacation and 5 sick days * Annual Cash Incentive Plan (bonus) * $50,000 Life Insurance Policy from hire date * 401k with company match of 5% * Employee Assistance Program * Optional Personal Accident Insurance * Free Will Preparation * Retirement Income Account * EY Financial Planning Program * Education (tuition) Reimbursement * Adoption Assistance Program * Alternate Work Schedule * Anniversary Recognition * Employee Events and Community Service Volunteer opportunitiesJob Description:Ensure performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. Plan, prepare, issue, and control moderately complex and/or diverse production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.Responsibilities* Identify variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of moderate scope and complexity. Ensure accurate item master file and bill of material.* Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. * Recommend changes to improve the planning process for assigned products.* Evaluate and confirm materials supply is available to meet demand. * Prepare work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements* Coordinate material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.* Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.* Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommend any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.* Advise and assist management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.* Coordinate cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information about status and priorities.* Maintain configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.* Apply continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs.* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.* Apply continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.* Comply with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).* Share specialized knowledge with others. * Represent company on specific projects. * Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).Education and Experience* 2+ or more years of related experience* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred but not required* Will consider candidate with several years of experience in lieu of degree* APICS certificate preferredSkills and Knowledge* Knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices.* Proficient in standard business application software, manufacturing resource planning systems, and interface operations.* Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement methods to the planning function* Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity * Knowledge of legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements related to production control.* Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and policies and recommend changes to procedures.* Communication Skills* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.* Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.