Production Planner - Watertown, WI

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. 

We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION TITLE: Production Planner

REPORTS TO: Production Control Supervisor

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the planning and scheduling to ensure parts are available to meet customer delivery requirements and avoid manufacturing delays in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Review demand for upcoming planned order requirements. Develop a production schedule for the shop floor to ensure on time delivery.
• Run daily and weekly SAP reports to provide summary information to management and departments outside of Operations on manufacturing and sales order status along with our delivery capabilities.
• Ensure the daily release of production orders to facilitate the production floor and the purchase of raw material.
• Attend and actively participate in production meetings.
• Work with Order Management on new sales orders as well as communicating changes in estimated shipping dates of existing orders.
• Work with shop floor supervisor to develop and review capacity report and adjust orders to address either under or over capacity situations. Then schedule orders accordingly to your analysis.
• Work with his / her manager on planning strategies that reduce costs and/or lead-time.
• Work with other members of the team to cross train each other to provide backup capabilities for each other.
• Work with the shipping department to set up shipping schedules for large items to meet customer shipment requirements.
• Interface with project management, sales, and engineering to determine material release dates required for products.
• Promotes and participates in safety initiatives, including safety programs, training, accident investigations, accident prevention/corrective action, and setting safe work practices within the department.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years’ experience or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management. Knowledge of common manufacturing processes required. APICS certification preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication along with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office and ERP software (SAP preferred). Knowledgeable with ISO quality requirements, OSHA standards, and Kaizen or lean manufacturing principles.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.