Guardian Glass - DeWitt, IA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
DeWitt, IA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Production Planner role is essential for driving business success within Guardian facilities. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various departments, enhancing overall business knowledge in the glass industry while supporting customer needs and operational goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop executable schedules that optimize throughput of production lines to meet customer demand and operational plan
- Maintain appropriate levels of input and finished goods to meet customer demands and align with inventory targets
- Review Aged and Unallocated Inventory and recommend disposition
- Collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, Sales, and Customer Service to address issues and maintain high levels of customer service
- Report schedule adherence by operations
- Proactively escalate concerns with schedule execution to the Master Planning Leader
- Identify opportunities for improvement
- Drive planning and operational efficiency
Requirements
- Experience in Production Scheduling, Production Leadership, Logistics/Supply Chain, or Data Management in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup, and data modeling)
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams
Nice-to-haves
- APICS certification
- ERP system knowledge and experience
- Experience working in a glass facility
Benefits
- Diversity of thought and perspectives
- Support for military and second chance employment
