Sr. Planner/Production Scheduler

4 weeks ago

Greer, United States OMRON Full time
External Description

Work at OMRON

Omron is a leading global manufacturer of industrial automation products focused on sensing and control technologies. Omron Automation has locations in Greer, SC, Renton, WA, Chatsworth, CA, and Amherst, NH where we design and manufacture technologically-complex electronics that are used in industrial automation applications by manufacturers across the globe.

At Omron Automation, our culture is one where you have the empowerment to drive results through collaboration while working hands-on with cutting-edge products. Our company has a strong track record of innovation, and a record of accomplishment of developing successful products for the global market.

Omron Automation is a subsidiary of Omron Corporation, an $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success. Join us in our mission to Improve Lives and Contribute to a Better Society.

The Senior Planner is responsible for optimizing production schedules for complex production planning tasks and various product families to ensure production targets, such as on-time delivery, are achieved. This role involves coordinating with various teams, such as procurement, production, and quality assurance, to meet production targets, control inventory, and maintain product quality. In addition to production scheduling, material planning, and capacity management, the Senior Planner provides leadership and mentorship to junior planners. This role requires data analysis, process optimization, and risk management skills to further enhance operational efficiency and resource allocation.

Our Commitment to Employees:

  • Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.
  • Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
  • Community Awareness that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
  • Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.
  • Wellness Activities such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots and Health Screenings.
Responsibilities:
  • Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations based upon MRP, level loading, inventory strategy, lot sizing and others.
  • Material Planning: Coordinate with procurement to ensure the availability of raw materials and components needed for production.
  • Capacity Planning: Work with production supervisors to optimize production capacity to meet demand while minimizing overruns.
  • Work Order Management: Create and manage work orders for production tasks and monitor their progress.
  • Inventory Control: Keep track of inventory levels and manage inventory turnover rates.
  • Cost Optimization: Work on cost reduction strategies without compromising quality.
  • Collaboration: Communicate with various teams, such as procurement, production, and quality assurance, to ensure a smooth production process.
  • Strategic Planning: Determine inventory strategy in conjunction with Production leadership.
  • Compliance: Ensure all planning and purchasing practices are in compliance with company policies and appropriate state and federal laws.
  • Analysis: Analyze data, generate reports, and make recommendations as appropriate for the purchasing process and systems.
  • Complex Projects: Handle complex production planning projects and tasks.
  • Process Optimization: Develop and implement strategies for continuous process improvement.
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business, or equivalent experience.
  • Three years of experience planning production schedules for an electronics manufacturer
  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing planning and supply chain management.
  • Proven expertise in tracking and analyzing MRP variables (e.g., lead times, order policies and modifiers, BOMs, bills of operations, Kanban material flow and product manufacturing strategies)
  • Leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently level load plans and understand capacity analysis.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and modeling.
  • Proficiency in using manufacturing planning software and tools.


Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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