Production Control Planner - (1st Shift)

DescriptionSUMMARY: Liaison to material and part suppliers. Orders inbound materials andproduct to ensure constant flow to production area.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, other duties assigned. Create Purchase Orders using systematic inventory data to maintain inventory levelswhile providing no interruptions to the production departments. Ensures a steady flow of all materials to keep a manufacturing line operating, whilealso maintaining adequate supplies without overbuying or wasting resources. Excellent communication skills with supplier network. Must be able to do their own research and inventorying of materials, as well as workwith colleagues in other departments. Understands how to conduct and analyze root cause analysis and problemresolution for all supply chain related issues. Work with Logistics companies for on-time deliveries. Interfaces within the operations team to ensure coordination of production. Track, analyze and communicate key performance metrics to your manager. Support and participate continuous improvement programs for Health, Safety andEnvironmental. Support and enforce 5S goals in areaCompetencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate theFollowing CompetenciesProblem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers andanalyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in groupproblem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and processimprovement. Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self available tostaff; Provides regular performance feedback.Communication - Must be able to report any and all issues concerning lines or productwith members of management. Must take an active role and participate in meetings asrequired.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableEducation And/or Experienceindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The preferred background would include at least an Associate’s Degree in related fieldwith at least 3 years experience in the field. Experience in automotive is preferred.Computer And Technology SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel andMicrosoft Word. Data base systems experience also preferred. Basic Knowledge ofMRP system.Language SkillsAbility to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability toeffectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,clients, customers and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as: probability and statistical inference,and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions topractical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstractvariables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret avariety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theEssential Functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands& fingers to handle and hands & arms to reach. The employee is required to stand,walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or moveup to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of workbeing performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended tobe construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required ofpersonnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor arethey to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract ofemployment between Heartland Automotive LLC and any of its employees. Theprovisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of managementand may be amended or cancelled at any time by Heartland Automotive LLC with orwithout notice.Employment with Heartland Automotive LLC is voluntarily entered into, and theemployee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, HeartlandAutomotive LLC may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with orwithout notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or statelaw.