Description:

• Responsible for ensuring adequate finished goods inventory at a cost efficient price level through effective production scheduling.

• Coordinates production scheduling utilizing MRP.

• Coordinates capacity planning in conjunction with operations.

• Understands cost factors of production and ensures runs are managed at the most cost effective levels.

• Interacts with purchasing, production, marketing, sales, and quality control departments to ensure smooth and timely production scheduling, and product movement.

• Serves as liaison between production planning and other departments to anticipate and resolve production planning issues.

• Coordinates production scheduling for new product introductions.

• Performs functions of a production planner as needed.

• Ensures departmental compliance with company safety practices, sanitation practices and good manufacturing procedures.

• Evaluates and recommends new equipment, processes, or layouts to improve production planning, and receiving/warehousing efficiencies.

• Collects and analyzes production planning data to determine operating efficiencies.

• Able to present to the highest levels of the organization in regard to production planning efficiencies and costs.

• Reviews and verifies labor distribution reports for accuracy.

• Develops long term departmental goals and strategies through company strategic planning process.

• Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree-4 years-Management/logistics/engineering/supply chain preferred

• 2+ years of Experience within a planning/scheduling role-manufacturing preferred

• Good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work within team concept.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs; familiarity with other business

• software.

• Expert knowledge of the Materials Resource Planning (MRP) process.

• Solid foundation of knowledge for M3 software

• Knowledge of market conditions and sources of supply/services, procurement laws and regulations.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally if need be.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.