Senior Production Planner

As a Senior Planner you will monitor the distribution and management of the weekly and monthly production schedules for operations. Makes priority decisions in regards to production maintenance. You will do this by Establishes and manages daily, weekly, and monthly production scheduling process for the site and adjusts schedules accordingly to deliver site goals and objectives Creates and releases production orders and partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics in the prioritization and expediting of the orders Provides data for Key Performance Metrics Works with management to provide optimal efficiency to meet the needs of internal and external customers Ensures appropriate and timely communication to operations and management occurs when schedule adjustments and delays happen to align with priorities Investigates scope of requests and determines scheduling status and/or feasibility Monitors material usage and inventory turns and levels in an effort to manage inventory Coordinates transfer of materials to fulfill interplant and service requirements on schedule Performs some lead responsibilities which may include: training, assigning and/or reviewing work, providing guidance and overseeing work flow of unit Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Advanced training and/or experience with the site production scheduling process, Supply Chain principles, and site wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Highly skilled with data analysis in database management and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills across functional areas and organizational lines Self directed, self-disciplined and highly organized with the ability to makes timely and effective decisions Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Minimum of five years of experience as a Scheduler/Planner Minimum of four years of experience in materials/logistic management or related field Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience