Production Planner - Power Quality Products

Hitachi Energy

Mount Pleasant, PA

#JID3-122295

Position summary

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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