Production Planner

2 weeks ago

Aurora, United States B-O-F Corporation Full time

About B-O-F Corporation

B-O-F Corporation is a leading inventor, patent-holder and designer of innovative gravity flow shelving and merchandising solutions that help grocery stores, drug stores, liquor stores, superstores, and convenience stores reduce labor costs and increase sales by rapidly advancing our customers’ merchandising effectiveness through performance and merchandising innovation.

 

Position Summary

The Production Planner will ensure production schedules, deadlines, and quotas are met by overseeing the flow of materials, components, tooling, and paperwork among departments, and by taking action to solve problems and fulfill rush orders. 


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reviews Sales orders and quotes to fully understand deadlines and production quotas.
  • Collaborates with clients, suppliers, and delivery firms to discuss timelines and answer inquiries.
  • Drafts, revises, and distributes production schedules.
  • Utilizes NetSuite to auto‐generate manufacturing work orders.
  • Releases manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for picking.
  • Communicates with departments to ensure that materials, components, tools, and paperwork are supplied efficiently.
  • Identifies problems in workflows, determines required solutions and improvements, and implements necessary modifications in affected departments and teams.
  • Identifies and recommends improvements to increase production; options may include hiring staff, increasing overtime, or obtaining new machinery.
  • Identifies the cause of product defects; implements plans to resolve problems.
  • Communicates with departments and customers support when shipping delays occur.
  • Collects and analyzes data regarding efficiency and timeliness of production.
  • Maintains or assists with maintenance of inventories; orders supplies.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and internal safety regulations and policies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications & Requirements

  • Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient use of computer systems and software applications. 
  • In-depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software, NetSuite preferred.
  • 5+ years production planning experience in a related industry
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Ability to work on-site at our plant in Aurora, IL,  Monday through Friday


Work Environment

The working environment for this position is a mix of an office environment and a warehouse plant environment. While you will often be working at a desk, your responsibilities will require regular presence on our plant floor. The plant working conditions include loud machinery and equipment. Plant presence requires attention to surroundings to uphold safety guidelines and standards. Dress requirements include long pants that cover legs in entirety and long hair to be pulled and tied back.


Benefits & Perks

  • Two weeks of paid time off available to use upon start date
  • 11 paid holidays including a floating holiday
  • Paid volunteer day to dedicate your time to a cause of your choosing
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings for you and your family
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) program with no waiting period and immediate vesting
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