Job Order Detail

Description

We are currently seeking Production Planner for our Equipment Solutions Division. The candidate will work closely with shop management, purchasing, engineering and other related personnel to ensure on-time delivery and accurate scheduling for BESL.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work closely with sales, shop management, engineering and purchasing to accurately plan the long term production for the plant and ensure on-time delivery to our customers.
- Process Engineering Change Orders, determining best production methods, routings and standard times for new and modified products.
- Monitor actual production and maintain accurate routings on all products.
- Set up projects. Evaluate parts manufacturability, and provide feedback to Engineering as required.
- Organize new product reviews as required, and ensure that Inventory Control staff, Shop Supervisors, and Purchasers have all required information to process new products and projects efficiently.
- Create production orders to meet demands of Sales,balancing material availability and shop capacity.
- Level shop loading for available equipment and personnel.
- Communicate with Purchasing when products or components must be purchased or subcontracted to meet production requirements.
- Communicate inventory problems to Inventory Control staff, and help to resolve. Monitor and minimize slow moving inventory.
- Continually evaluate practices and processes while developing and implementing improvements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

- Strong working knowledge of steel fabrication and machine shop practices.
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
- Must be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills and able to lead by example.
- Knowledge of Industrial Equipment, Microsoft Office, and Scheduling / Planning experience  is required
- Experience with manufacturing Software - Required
- Understanding of AutoCAD / Solid works would be considered an asset.