The Production Planning Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to the Production Planning team, as well as act as the primary back up for scheduling. This involves conducting key analytical analysis to improve scheduling processes and quality. As back up scheduler the function will be planning and preparing production schedules for the manufacturing of automotive lubricants, chemicals, and blowmolding bottles. This role is responsible for schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize plant production capacity; as well as, managing inventory levels. Duties also include maintaining MRP and item parameters and ensuring that they are aligned to meet strategic KPI’s (Key Performance Indicator) and ensuring that carrier pick-ups are scheduled and aligned to meet customer requirements. In this role, the Production Planner Analyst will also be responsible for leading key strategic projects while exhibiting strong leadership skills; as well as the ability to drive change.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Provide analytical support for schedule analysis, parameter generation, inventory analysis, service levels, and other key projects related to production planning.
• Plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacturing of automotive lubricants, oils, and chemicals and the blowmolding of bottles.
• Prepare master schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts and customer orders. Monitor production schedules to achieve customer requirements.
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Regulate workflow to ensure maximum use of capacity and requirements.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Work closely with other departments to maintain schedules and effect changes and revisions in order to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare production reports and maintain master files.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance such as any changes to schedule.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Able to accommodate flexible work hours.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• High level of analytical skill and problem solving ability
• Efficiently operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Recognize problems when they occur and work toward the solution of those problems.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Make sure that the work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain.
• Production Planning or Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Technical certifications such as APICS certification highly desirable.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a desk-based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, phone, copier/scanner, and similar machines.

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will work in an office setting in the same room as other individuals. Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation and/or office equipment noise.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.