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Venteon

Production Planner

Venteon, Eaton Rapids, Michigan, United States, 48827

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Base pay range $95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

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A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Eaton Rapids, Michigan area needs a 1st Shift Production Planner. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Master Scheduler, the position is responsible for the creation and maintenance of production schedules which meet customer demands while optimizing resources. This position will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and within budget.

Customer Service Support supply chain team (i.e. Materials Superintendent) in communicating shipping delays and constraints ensuring customer protection through implementation and control of robust and immediate corrective actions.

Planning & Scheduling Develops and maintains an effective production plan for the area of responsibility (Die Cast or Secondary operations) which will ensure customer order requests are successfully achieved while optimizing resources.

Analyzes demand and capacity to identify potential bottlenecks or issues which could impact plan attainment.

Work closely with cross‑functional teams (i.e. Tooling, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure planned resources are available when needed (i.e. materials, equipment, labor, etc.) to achieve the schedule.

Monitor production progress and adjust the production plan as needed to ensure deadlines are met.

Communicate status updates and potential issues to the Master Scheduler and other stakeholders as needed.

Documents key information, including downtime, peak production, inventory accuracy, and scheduling accuracy; and works with personnel to analyze and create enhanced functionality in manufacturing applications.

Problem Solving Address internal production constraints, providing necessary guidance to allow teams to identify root cause and countermeasures so problems can be eradicated and prevented from reoccurrence.

Communication Ensures accurate and precise communication of results and targets to shop floor teams, peers, and management team. Contributes with information to complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting to all interested parties such as management team, corporate office, and external stakeholders.

Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to identify and implement opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Other duties and tasks as required, including special projects as they arise.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Previous Production Scheduling Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Plant is Required

Experience with ERP systems (Plex Preferred) and Production Scheduling Software

Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) Best Practices

Microsoft Office Professional with advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledgeable regarding Production Planning & Scheduling Processes

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Principles & Continuous Improvement Methodologies

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or another related field is Preferred

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