Production Planning Supervisor - Military veterans preferred

Title: Production Planning Supervisor

Category: Regular Full-Time

Job Class: Salaried

Location: Manheim, PA, US

Requsition ID: 1912


Description:

JOB TITLE: Production Planning Supervisor

Exempt Position

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

DEPARTMENT: Production

BASIC FUNCTION:

Oversee the operations and employees within the Production Planning Department. Work closely with Customer Service and Production Departments to schedule the production of customer sales orders.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and oversee the scheduling of hoist and crane production sales orders for the Elizabethtown and Corona branch plants.

• Coordinate cross-branch production activities to ensure on-time delivery of sales orders.
• Initiate inventory movement between branch plants to utilize production capacities and maintain level lead-times between branch plants.

• Create and maintain production schedules for all make to stock items.
• Responsible for the scheduling of BANC stocking orders.
• Direct and oversee the activities of Production Planning team ensuring proper coverage to support the daily production schedules.

• Monitor and enforce all safety requirements for the Production Planning team.

• Evaluate processes, identify inefficiencies and develop solutions for department.

• Hands-on leadership required. The ability to step in and assist in daily operations within the departments.

• Provide or direct training for new Production Planning team members.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

• Exhibit interpersonal skills sufficient to perform as an active team member.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years supervisory experience or similar experience preferred.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to demonstrate a positive and business-like attitude

• Conduct all interactions with customers, vendors, field sales representative and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner.

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It represents typical duties and criteria necessary to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be required at the discretion of supervision or management.

Harrington Hoists, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Harrington Hoists, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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