at Hentzen Coatings, Inc. in Batavia, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Hentzen is a unique company in today's world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen's recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers' unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow.
PRODUCTION PLANNER
1st Shift M-F
Batavia, IL Plant
The Production Planner plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacture of Finished Goods and intermediates in the manufacturing plant.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Matches production demand, plant capacity capabilities and raw material availability to develop daily production schedules.
Review critical material report for raw material shortage and adjust production schedules accordingly. Work with purchasing to verify delivery dates.
Monitor distress and expired material for re-work opportunity.
Run production reports and monitor batches for cycle times.
Completes inventory part setup for new items to manufacture.
Investigate any yield discrepancies.
Participates in daily production meetings to review production schedule with affected departments.
Maintains safety stock and lot size parameters to optimize inventory levels of Finished Goods, which creates an accurate demand for production based on forecast and sales history.
Develop and maintain a line of communications between sales and customer service. Establish agreed upon completion dates and production priorities.
Utilize the Business Operating System to report operations completed, materials issued, and other related transactions.
Participates in physical inventory activities.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education level preferred: Associate's or two-year college degree or equivalent.
Experience level preferred: Three to five years of production planning experience or APICS certification preferred.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery.
Exemplify core values: Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
Good organization skills
Works well in a team environment and can work independently.
Superb written and verbal communication skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production facility. Safety shoes, glasses, respirators, fire retardant uniform and earplugs may be required when performing certain functions.
Please send resume to:
Hentzen Coatings, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
6937 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
or
APPLY ONLINE AT:
Hentzen Career Center
Women, minorities, Veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.
HENTZEN COATINGS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
www.hentzen.com
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
All candidates are subject to a post offer job related physical, drug screen, and
background check.
M-F: 1st Shift
Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
