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Brandt is currently seeking a Planning Lead Hand for our Regina location. This position is responsible for leading a group of people working with the shop and production planning personnel to ensure Lean shop flow. The Lead Hand understands the impact of this position to other departments that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of incoming parts and finished goods.
Duties & Responsibilities
Level shop loading for available equipment and personnel.
Work in alignment with Purchasing and Planning personnel to develop, review and confirm information regarding various production schedules.
Review the daily/weekly schedule and ensure all components are gathered, staged and ready for production prior to delivery to the shop.
Issue materials to production orders as they are staged.
Ensure that all jobs are on time to all Departments when requested.
Report completions of production orders and projects.
Communicate inventory problems to Inventory Control staff, and help to resolve.
Help reduce movement, handling and set ups through Lean initiatives and continuous improvement
Troubleshoot any obstacle impeding on-time delivery by evaluating the process and request adjustments
Communicate with Area Managers, Supervisors and/or Foreman to ensure everything is in alignment with their needs
Assist with Purchasing in returning unneeded components after the project is completed
Creating Non-conformance reports related to parts discrepancies.
Maintain orderliness in keeping with 5S principles.
Other duties as assigned.
Please visit www.brandtjobs.com and enter the tracking code 4749-046 in the search field on the Job Opportunities page for a detailed job description.