Associate Planner Scheduler
Non-Exempt
El Dorado, AR, US
10 days ago
Requisition ID: 1221
Position Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (APICS certification preferred)
Experience/Skills/Abilities: Two to four years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication or assembly processes a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication:
Oral communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Written communication - Interacts with a variety of operating departments which include Sales, Engineering, Materials, Purchasing and Manufacturing. E-mail, Word and Excel will be required as a means of communication.
Scheduling/Planning:
Review incoming demands for accuracy of requirements and due dates.
Research and update modifications to item MRP information.
Review plans based on changes to daily MRP run.
Assist with projects (slow-moving inventory disposition, MRP data changes, lean initiatives).
Assist with schedule and balance line demands to maximize production output.
Production Activities:
Assist Production Manager with maintaining schedule adherence.
Communicate any changes to schedule with supervisors
Expedite material to support departmental demands.
Create shop order packets for production
Keep all departments informed of shipment schedules.
Assist with physical inventories.
Lean Enterprise:
Establish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen.
Adhere to and promote the HR Pledge.
Cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process.
Actively embrace our core principles.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information
Problem solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and skillfully analyzes information
Continuous improvement - Champions, drives and supports continuous process improvement using kaizen and lean manufacturing techniques
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
Planning/organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
Experience in lean manufacturing and JIT processes
Computer skills - Able to create and maintain documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have some exposure to manufacturing information system.
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Hours: Regular 40-hour workweek. Overtime as needed. Some Saturdays (up to eight hours).
Working Conditions: Office setting; manufacturing plant
Non-Exempt
El Dorado, AR, US
10 days ago
Requisition ID: 1221
Position Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (APICS certification preferred)
Experience/Skills/Abilities: Two to four years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication or assembly processes a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication:
Oral communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Written communication - Interacts with a variety of operating departments which include Sales, Engineering, Materials, Purchasing and Manufacturing. E-mail, Word and Excel will be required as a means of communication.
Scheduling/Planning:
Review incoming demands for accuracy of requirements and due dates.
Research and update modifications to item MRP information.
Review plans based on changes to daily MRP run.
Assist with projects (slow-moving inventory disposition, MRP data changes, lean initiatives).
Assist with schedule and balance line demands to maximize production output.
Production Activities:
Assist Production Manager with maintaining schedule adherence.
Communicate any changes to schedule with supervisors
Expedite material to support departmental demands.
Create shop order packets for production
Keep all departments informed of shipment schedules.
Assist with physical inventories.
Lean Enterprise:
Establish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen.
Adhere to and promote the HR Pledge.
Cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process.
Actively embrace our core principles.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information
Problem solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and skillfully analyzes information
Continuous improvement - Champions, drives and supports continuous process improvement using kaizen and lean manufacturing techniques
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
Planning/organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
Experience in lean manufacturing and JIT processes
Computer skills - Able to create and maintain documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have some exposure to manufacturing information system.
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Hours: Regular 40-hour workweek. Overtime as needed. Some Saturdays (up to eight hours).
Working Conditions: Office setting; manufacturing plant
Job ID: 478533522
Originally Posted on: 5/26/2025
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