Production Planner 1

Summary: 

Individual is responsible to develop plans that will help to ensure customer delivery commitments are met and production schedules optimize the use of available resources. These plans include but are not limited to, material input, shop schedule, supplier services and requesting the appropriate resources from the manufacturing group. The individual must have a strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction. Excellent communications at all levels with the customers, the supply base and internal departments are paramount for success in this position. This is a "hands-on" position. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist scheduling activities by maintaining accuracy of Reports for each of the production work centers and production support functions.
• Participate in coordination of the company's production plans and strategies with Production, Engineering, Materials, and Quality departments.
• Communicates all plans and changes to appropriate members of the production team.
• Participates in Contract Review, MRB & Production Meetings.
• Responsible for assisting in the generation of, and updates to detailed, controlled Work Instructions for all planning activities.
• Responsible for assuring that assigned activities are performed in accordance with Arch Medical Solutions-Memphis Quality System procedures.
• Back up packaging and shipping as needed during peak times.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and take an active role in follow through of Production Support improvement activities.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

 Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to express concepts effectively, both written and verbal.
• Broad knowledge of machine processes and the use of manufacturing travelers.
• Ability to communicate, organize and plan department resources.
• Strong knowledge of shop floor and inventory control databases.
• Ability to create and maintain efficient production schedules.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency with MS Office and the internet.

 Physical Demands:

• Light to moderate physical exertion required.
• Lifting/carrying Maximum lbs.: Frequent lbs.: 30

 ADDITIONAL NOTES

 ARCH Medical Solutions-Memphis is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success.  All employees of ARCH Medical Solutions-Memphis are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities