Production Planner

Your role as a Production Planner requires you to be detail-oriented and analytically skilled in interpreting technical specifications to align production schedules with business objectives and customer expectations. You proactively identify constraints and opportunities within the production process and define planning strategies that adhere to company policies and market dynamics. As part of a collaborative and agile team, you will work closely with cross-functional departments to ensure timely execution of plans, resolve bottlenecks, and support dispatch and material flow. The team's focus is on responsiveness, ownership, and continuous improvement to meet delivery goals and drive operational success. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and prioritize operations for maximum performance with minimum lead time, including analyzing backlog - Release shop packages to the shop in a timely manner - Collaborate with production support groups such as Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, etc. - Generate route cards for hard wares and coordinate for in-house manufacturing as well as direct purchase - Coordinate production flows across multiple products - Participate in Lean projects and propose strategies for continuous improvement - Convert planned orders daily to ensure prompt reflection of demand - Coordinate with vendors for sub-contracting activities and ensure timely completion - Generate optimized layouts for maximum material utilization - Work on nonstandard wooden boxes based on drawings - Maintain wooden box inventory, indent in a timely manner, and coordinate with vendors Qualifications Required: - Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Good communication skills - Problem-solving approach for highlighting and resolving issues Additional Company Details: Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. They are Military Ready and Second Chance employers, promoting an inclusive hiring philosophy. Employees at Koch are empowered to unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. The company provides essential resources and support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being, focusing on overall wellness to enable employees to focus on what matters most. Koch is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status, with hiring conditioned upon passing a drug test.,