Planner II

Job Summary

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.

Job 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