Production Control Planner at PMX Industries in Cedar Rapids, IA

Production Control Planner

Purpose:

As a Production Control Planner you will be responsible for developing and executing the production-planning schedules.

Primary Duties:

• Determine plant production requirements based on sales & operations planning, open customer orders, and annual production goals.
• Attend/facilitate daily and weekly planning/scheduling meetings with the production team.
• Develop finite schedule to optimize plant operations balanced with the needs of the business.
• Monitor order releases, priority customer orders, and work center inventory levels daily to maintain on-time delivery.
• Work with other departments to ensure valid scheduling and compliance and to expedite orders when necessary.
• Supply and demand date reconciliation.
• Incorporate customer requests into production schedules.
• Ensure orders are started on time, and releases are within established WIP Inventory policies.
• Conduct cycle counting and support yearly inventory audits.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Two-year degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field or two years of experience in a production environment with basic inventory and manufacturing concepts. CPIM Certification desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• SAP/IPT experience (OMP/APO/MRP/ERP) or similar planning system experience preferred.
• Solid computer background utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• High level of energy and initiative, as well as time management skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work individually or in a team, and build cross-functional relationships
• Willingness to flex hours as needed to support 24/7 manufacturing site needs.
• Embrace process standardization and champion change.
• Data collection, documentation, and report generation.

Schedule:

Current Opening:

• 12 hour, rotating day shift position from 5 AM - 5 PM
• 12 hour, rotating evening/night shift position

Salary:

$47,520-$71,280

Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan
• Retirement plan
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Insurance:
  • Health
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Disability
    • Short Term
    • Long Term
  • Life insurance
    • Employee
    • Dependent

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.

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About the Company:

PMX Industries is the leading supplier of high quality copper and copper alloys in North America.

Since our founding, we have been committed to continually improving our safety and environmental performance through ongoing training and new technology. Safety is a top priority. PMX employees also have an active recycling program of metals, cardboard, plastic, and paper. We believe there are direct links between worker safety, quality systems, environmental performance, and economic success.

Business is conducted in accordance with company policies which are based on respect and accountability. PMX has earned a reputation for integrity and consistently meeting high standards. We support our communities and strive to be good neighbors. We know that business success begins with our employees!

We go far beyond simple compliance with federal and state regulations. We are dedicated to creating value for all that we serve.