Planner II

Zeus is one of the world’s leading polymer solutions providers. We design, develop, and manufacture custom, precision polymer extrusions, serving medical and industrial markets. The Planner II is a production planner that develops daily/weekly production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met. They determine material, equipment, and labor requirements, prepare status and performance reports, and resolve production issues.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Schedule shift according to production needs
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and report issues with production
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Obtain output information (number of finished products)
• Review standard product levels (min/max) and replenish as required.
• Assist sales in expediting orders as required.
• Track customer supplied product.
• Maximize production efficiency through reduced changeovers, machine downtime, and downtime due to material/component shortages.
• Continuously improve strategic planning processes involving forecasting, demand management, and Kanban methods.

Qualifications:

• College Degree and 3 years of planning experience and/or equivalent experience or 5 years of industry experience
• Exhibited Knowledge of Analytical Thinking
• Excel Proficient including working knowledge of extracts, look ups and pivot tables
• APICS certification preferred.
• 3-5 years prior/related experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Strong organizational, planning, attention to details, and communications skills