Production Planner Location US-KY-Florence Posted Date 7 days ago (7 days ago) Job ID 2018-2203 # Positions 1 Category Production Overview Since 1916 Mubea , a German, family-owned automotive supplier, has focused on lightweight construction for heavy-duty suspension components and related products. We are the market leader in many segments of the spring industry supplying the world car manufacturers and leading Tier 1 system suppliers by utilizing over 13,000 workers worldwide in 39 production and development locations on four continents. Mubea leads in innovation, design, development, and production of engine, suspension, transmission and body components. Our international standards are based on our technological developments and the most important objectives of the automobile industry: the sustained reduction of fuel consumption and emission levels. For more information visit www.mubea.com Summary Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle ensuring a constant flow is maintained. Responsibilities Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements. Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers. Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Track the daily production status, and prepare line efficiency reports for each production line to be sent to Germany and posted on employee information board on a daily basis. Prepares production reports. Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment. Prepares purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment. Prepare end of month production, sales, work-in-process, stock on-hand, and raw materials reports. Produce and review inventory count, production plan, and XPPS spread sheets. Understands the basic operating functions, to include the limitations of all the machinery being scheduled. Perform other duties as required or directed by management. Qualifications Bachelors Degree (BA) or strong mathematical background; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Manufacturing. Must have customer service experience and good communication skills. Internet software and Microsoft Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Word Processing software. Knowledge of XPPS/SAP systems is preferred. APICS certification preferred Mubea offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: - Medical, with full service, doctor on site medical clinic - PTO - 401 (K) - Tuition Reimbursement #LI-SN