Job Description

The Production Planner is responsible to ensure that resources are configured, used, and scheduled in a manner that achieves optimal production costs and delivery dates.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop building plan(s) for each project in collaboration with various stakeholders and identify required resources.
2. Create and control production schedule(s) that fulfill customer demand.
3. Maintain sufficient levels of work in process (WIP) by triggering demand within the production process(es) at the appropriate time.
4. Understand production lead time(s) and capacity.
5. Create and control the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) for each project.
6. Set up and configure parts in the MRP system to fulfill a ‘Plan for Every Part’, optimizing material and information flow.
7. Collaborate with various stakeholders to set up and maintain vendor-managed inventory (VMI).
8. Collaborate with various stakeholders to process and implement Engineering and/or manufacturing changes in an efficient, low-cost manner.
9. Review jobs to ensure cost and resources are accurately allocated.
10. Identify cost reduction and/or process improvements and communicate them appropriately.
11. Provide supporting documentation to production personnel, which may include kitting lists, drawing packages, work orders, etc.
12. Document company information and/or metrics as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

•    Completion of High School

•    1-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing industry preferred but not required

•    CPIM certification or equivalent considered an asset

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

•    Knowledge of manufacturing processes and terminology relating to fabrication, welding, paint, and/or assembly

•    Ability to read and understand blueprints, assembly drawings, and/or material specification sheets

•    Medium-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, tables and graphs

•    Knowledge of supply chain activities including MRP, material lead times, and/or warehouse functions 

•    Experience creating or configuring production schedules/forecasts

•    High level of organization and problem solving skills with the ability to process a large volume of information

•    Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of groups and departments

•    Follow and give oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population

Benefits

10+ years as the North American leader in oilfield equipment innovation and manufacturing, with 3 facilities across the U.S. and Canada, is not only a testament to our customers, but a commitment to the team of people who work here every day. The people who work at Propell come here, learn here, and stay here for many years. It is this collective expertise and a never-ending pursuit of improvement through teamwork that gives our company a proven ability in everything we do.

If you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity, apply online at [email protected]

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants who require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, or O.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Propell American LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment

ADA STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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