Production Planner

at PSG in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Job Description

PSG is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque, All-Flo, Almatec, Blackmer, Ebsray, em-tec, Griswold, Hydro, Malema, Mouvex, Neptune, PSG Biotech, Quantex, Quattroflow, and Wilden. PSG products are manufactured on three continents - North America, Europe, and Asia - in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visitpsgdover.com.
We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers aunique combinationof the both small company atmosphere: with anownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today andentrepreneurial spirit in thepursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company's scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.
PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Position Summary:
The Production Planner is the focal point for all supply chain activities. The planner supports execution of assigned value stream and coordination of new program / product launches. The Production Planner leads with reporting of key performance indicators, performance data, and miscellaneous metrics. The Production Planner will identify and escalate issues as necessary. Material movement and project status will also be coordinated by planner

Production Planner will plan, prepare, issue and control material requirements in conjunction with the production schedule. Planner will support risk management activities impacting the value chain working with cross-functional teams. The planner ensures that shipments are accomplished to maintain internal Revenue, Customer on-time, and Inventory commitments. Production Planner will utilize Oracle MRP and process tools to achieve program / functional goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead assigned value stream by driving cross functional solutions to meet revenue goals, constraint, and material shortage resolution.
Assume a leadership role for assigned value streams including backorder reduction and coordinating activities with other cross functional teams.
Plan and fully understand the monthly (Production Plan) for specific assigned value streams.
Lead and/or participates in cross-functional project teams related to planning and purchasing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Releases and manages production work orders in accordance with MRP, Kanban signals, production plan goals and related planning data.
Places and manages production purchase orders in accordance with MRP, Kanban signals, production plan goals and related planning data.
Manage, monitor, and update Oracle MRP Parameters for assigned value streams and production cells.
Works closely with manufacturing and suppliers to prioritize, expedite and de-expedite work orders and purchase orders based on material availability, department resources, changing requirements and customer service requirements.
Participates in the new product development process for key strategic products and manages all aspects of supply chain planning at the new product team level.
Have strong working knowledge and apply of all aspects of planning/pull systems and MRP concepts such as time fences, demand input, consumption rules, AMU, and projected balance calculations and to be... For full info follow application link.

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