Production Planner

Spherion Staffing is hiring an experienced Production Planner for a machine shop in Wichita Falls, TX! As Production Planner, you will be charged with production schedule execution, shifting production priorities and demands when needed, and working to improve current work order processes and administration, working closely with our production planning and supervisory teams in support of these responsibilities. This position will work closely with the Fabrication and Machining Supervisors to ensure the achievement of on-time delivery, first-time quality, process improvement, and financial goals. Work schedule is Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities:
- Work with the Plant Manager to understand work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine operational requirements
- Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements, scheduling completion based on current capacity and historical lead times.
- Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
- Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved.
- Expedite and optimize material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements.

- Support purchasing by identification of immediate raw material needs.
- Expedite suppliers purchase orders if required.
- Utilize ERP system in management of all aspects of the production process.
- Notify Sales and Planning of any schedule impacts to customers.
- Create and maintain detalled manufacturing schedules.
- Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory.
- Execute material transfer requests between facilities.
- Provide input to plan project needs of manpower, equipment, and raw material.
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Work with the production and planning teams to execute work order exceptions in support of continuous process improvements.
- Enforce safety rules

Skills:
Experience with Infor Visual ERP software for manufacturing a plus.
Detailed mechanical knowledge

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology field preferred OR 5+ years of direct manufacturing planning and drafting experience
- 3+ years' experience working in a manufacturing, procurement, or customer service-related capacity
- Working knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning, various operating (ERP) systems, and MS Office required.
- 3+ years with Solidworks and AutoCAD, able to create 3D models and DXF

Spherion Wichita Falls is on a mission to drive careers, grow businesses, and better the community we call home. Based in Wichita Falls, our locally owned and operated office helps job seekers and employers connect in the greater Wichita area. Our workforce solutions focus on temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, on-premise staff management and outsourced talent acquisition. While we specialize in industrial and clerical placements, our team has the connections and insights needed to find the most capable employee for any company. Backed by the drive and stability of the global leader in HR services, Spherion puts the power of local to work to help you thrive in the emerging workforce.