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AROW Global Inc, a leading supplier of home improvement; transit; motor coach; RV windows; metal fabricated parts; subassemblies; assemblies; and producer of aluminum utility and recreation boats (www.arowglobal.com) is a dynamic, progressive, and innovative organization looking for the ideal candidate in our Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, pushing yourself to new heights and working in a team-driven environment you should consider the following job opportunity.
Production Planner
(Competition #08-009)
The Production Planner plans and prepares production schedules for manufacturing, analyzes production requirements and plant capacity, releases production orders, plans material requirements and interfaces with internal departments and the customer.
Responsibilities
Provide the necessary planning, scheduling, organizing, coordinating, control, direction and liaison necessary to ensure that
the product requirements, schedules, and sales budgets are met.
This position is responsible to the Production Manager for the execution of, and all activities associated with,
the manufacturing of all products assigned.
This position operates in a technical and financial environment. It consists of rapid change and must adapt quickly to changes,
including re-scheduling and re-prioritization of activities, monitoring of production schedules/budgets and technical corrective
actions.
While this position does not include the direct supervision of personnel, it does require the liaison with, and giving direction to,
product support staff from the various departments (I.E. Purchasing, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.)
Inherent to the position is the need to react quickly to changes in priorities and solve unforeseen manufacturing problems
or coordinate problem solving teams. This must be done in a cost effective and timely manner in an effort to meet cost, schedule
and customer requirements.
Draw up master schedules to establish lead time to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Analyze production requirements and plant capacity data and determine manufacturing and human resource requirements.
Plan material requirements and interface with purchasing to ensure material availability.
Interface with customers, when required, to confirm schedule and shipping requirements and provide feedback to customers
on delivery issues.
Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
May prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment. May prepare purchase orders to obtain parts and materials
• Capacity Planning, demand management and long term planning
• Production order creation (MRP entry and maintenance)
• Delivery processing
• And some involvement in purchasing and inventory management
Review inventories on assigned products to ensure delivery schedules can be met.
As required, communicate with the Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives, the customer (where necessary)
and AROW Global support staff on critical issues such as shortages, missing information, clarification, logistics, etc.
On new products, coordinate with cross functional departments (Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, etc.)
to ensure the successful transition from customer/design to manufacturing.
Qualifications:
Have a minimum of 3 years of Production Planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
Have experience using MRP/ERP systems.
Have excellent communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills. Will be required to communicate regularly with customers
Have demonstrated initiative
Have demonstrated strong planning and coordination abilities
Have demonstrated ability to work independently, and with others
Be skilled on standard personal computer business software
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) would be an asset.
Knowledge of metal fabrication or window manufacturing would be an asset.
Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please forward your resume including salary expectations to, Human Resources, AROW Global Inc., 404 Egesz Street, Winnipeg, MB R2R 1X5; Fax: (204) 694-7280 or E-mail: resumes@arowglobal.com.
We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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