Production Planner 

We are looking for a Production Planner for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will be responsible for the planning, execution and management of production/process orders including material requirements planning and ensuring conformance with product specifications. Continuously monitor, analyze, troubleshoot and improve processes to meet Company and Production Department Goals & Objectives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and monitoring production activities to meet production targets in quality, quantity, and delivery date.  It is expected that any foreseen failure to deliver on time be communicated to the appropriate individuals within the organization in a timely manner.
• Analysis of Sales Forecast to meet production and delivery schedules by planning, establishing targets and design plans ensure timely delivery of FG materials with considerations of manufacturing capabilities, material availability, existing workloads and labor requirements in each of the production areas
• Design, develop, and maintain plan for efficient packaging of FG products in alignment with Quality releases
• Design, develop, and maintain plan for efficient process and packaging of Tape & Paste products in alignment with Quality releases
• Essure effective and efficient usage of all fulfillment assets in alignment with confirmed delivery dates, best practices and inventory considerations
• Embrace and comply with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies related to production planning and execution
• Ensure material delivery dates meet planned forecast through the understanding of the manufacturing process as well as MRP parameters / planning strategies
• Requirement planning for raw materials in corporation with procurement
• Maintain replenishing pull and Kanban settings in SAP ERP System. Following the policies and planning strategies
• Communicate with Plant operational leadership to ensure production orders are followed correctly; respond to questions and concerns raised on the plant floor.  Resolve deviations with the assistance of the Operations Team
• Maintain and ensure data integrity in SAP and other Company information systems
• Maintain optimal work-in-process inventory as well the required raw / starter stock material
• Participate in regular meetings with PLM’s, Material Management, Quality, Purchasing and Accounting to develop and maintain a current Material Requirements Plan through the Planning Horizon and SOIP (Sales, Operation & Inventory Planning) team management. Interaction w/Engineering team for the development of routings in SAP Production modules
• Provide assistance (as needed) to other departments who may require additional support for projects, product transferals/introductions, customer complaint investigations
• Continuous learning of technical and non-technical skills related to planning, workplace safety and operations supervision
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through 5S and other lean manufacturing methodologies
• Perform other duties as required.

Your Profile:

• A diploma or university degree with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in an industrial environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) – preferred Production Planning experience
• Excellent SAP knowledge preferred, MS-Office knowledge
• Strong knowledge of and experience in scheduling shop floor, capacity control, inventory control and batch production
• Excellent in both verbal and written communication, interpersonal and troubleshooting skills
• Detail oriented with good prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Good team player and flexible
• Strong analytical background

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

As a global leader in engineering solutions that enhances the performance of products and services, Oerlikon is known for the quality of our technological advances. We maintain equally high standards in identifying talent, investing in professional development and empowering our people to pursue rewarding careers.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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Agencies:

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.