Production Planner - Power Quality Products

y levels, and collaborating with various teams to meet production goals; they essentially plan and organize the flow of materials and workforce to optimize production output while adhering to delivery deadlines and quality standards. This position will report to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager of the Capacitors & Filters business.

Responsibilities:

• Production scheduling: Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, and inventory levels, adjusting schedules to accommodate changes.

• Inventory management: Monitor raw material levels, anticipate potential shortages, and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely materials delivery.

• Resource allocation: Assign tasks to production teams, manage workforce scheduling, and optimize equipment utilization to maximize productivity.

• Cost control: Track production costs, identify areas for cost reduction and work to minimize waste and inefficiencies.

• Quality control: Collaborate with quality inspectors to ensure products meet quality standards and identify any production issues

• Performance monitoring: Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on production progress to management

• Problem-solving: Identify and address production issues promptly, including equipment malfunctions, delays, and labor shortages

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as sales, purchasing, warehouse, and maintenance, to ensure smooth production flow.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations/manufacturing, process engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in production planning or master scheduling role.

• Ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make informed decisions regarding production planning

• Excellent ability to develop and execute comprehensive production schedules

• Effective communication with various stakeholders, including production teams, management, and other departments

• Proficiency with production planning software, ERP systems such as SAP S4 Hana, and data analysis tools

• Ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently.

• Familiar with the principles and manufacturing knowledge of high-voltage switchgear products such as capacitors (pole mount capacitor banks, metal enclosed capacitor banks)

• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous process improvement.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies will be a plus.

The position is based at our Mt. Pleasant plant. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

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