Milacron is now hiring a Production Planning Analyst to support our team in Mt. Orab, OH!
The Production Planning Analyst is responsible for organizing production according to demand and parts availability. Under the direction of the Assembly Leader, this role ensures the products are produced on time for shipment in an efficient manner.
Work You’ll Do:
Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
Plan and prioritize part start dates to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
Determine production schedules and parts needed to cover production demand
Assist in Scheduling shift assembly starts according to production needs and material availability
Monitor jobs to ensure all parts kits are sequenced correctly
Address part shortage issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Maintain parts book / files and resolve missing parts effectively
Be familiar with engineering REV levels to ensure orders are current
Collaborate with Warehouse, Assembly, Mt. Orab, and Buyer/Planners and other staff
Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines
Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
Investigate production problems, analyze root causes and provide solutions
Communicate production status to Group Lead on regular basis
Analyze back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations
Lead internal and external production meetings
Oversee internal and external sub-contract work
Manage and update company financial targets and forecasting
Work with multiple departments both internal and external
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent with 5-10 years relative experience in Manufacturing or combination of both education and experience OR Associate degree in business, engineering, or related field with 4-5 years of relative experience in manufacturing OR Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
Experience with JD Edwards
Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Good at math and statistics
Ability to read and understand blueprints to help with shop floor employees
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication abilities
May involve some repetitive motions, occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs.
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Who we are:
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
EEO: The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.