Production Planning Coordinator

Production Planning Coordinator

Reports To: Production Planning Manager

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation Range:  $18.50 - $20.00/ hour

Position Overview: The GOAL of this position is to meet Customer Expectations of shipping every order On-Time.  In order to be successful, the employee must help guide planning, coordinate work between departments, line up work for work centers (supervisors assign the work to teams), hunt for orders if necessary, take orders to shipping, and track down cancelled or modified orders.

Essential Job Functions:

On time Delivery

This is a very measurable goal that is tracked on NSA’s Quality Objective Data Report and reviewed twice a year by management

Key customer accounts also grade NSA with on-time delivery through Customer Survey responses, fines, and their own metrics.

Responsible for Assisting the Order Fulfillment Manager in any capacity

Must be capable to run the daily production meeting if the PP Manager is not present

Responsible for Assisting the Supervisors in any capacity that will expedite the shipment of an order

Cutting – help with getting markers organized, filed, pulled, reviewing the “Markers NOT cut” and plan in advance to give sewing ample time… forward looking and planning

TSS – help line up work for each work center based on order due date and/or priority

TSS – Gather finished orders and take them to shipping

Ensure ALL invoiced orders have closed shop orders.  Review Report of Invoiced orders that have open shop orders and hand back to supervisors to have closed PROPERLY in each team.

Track down cancelled and/or modified orders so that unnecessary work is not performed.

Non-Essential Job Functions: Other duties as assigned

Training:  On the job as required

Qualifications:

            Education & Certifications:  High School diploma or GED equivalent.

            Experience:  Minimum one year working in a manufacturing facility.   Proven track record of being able to get things done in an efficient and organized manner.

Key Competencies:

Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask

Able to quickly shift priorities based on need

Excellent attention to detail and follow through

Proactive thinking, self-started and requires little supervision

Strong team player and commitment

Able to fluently speak, read and write English

Computer skills: including language on email to communicate timely, accurately, and thoroughly.

Ability to run, process and understand NSA Reports:

Orders by WC

WC capacity

Open Orders by various categories

Review of Daily Incoming Orders to ensure orders are entered correct

Physical Requirements: A lot of walking throughout the day and moving orders from cart to cart to help organize and prioritize work

Working Conditions: Typical factory environment.  Nothing hazardous that would require PPE

EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Benefits Offered:

Medical

HSA Plan

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employer-Paid Short-Term disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Identity theft protection insurance

Voluntary Legal insurance

Retirement savings program 

Company Paid Holidays = 10 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program - Provides guidance for personal issues that affect your life

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Bereavement

Jury Duty

Incentive Pay / Bonus

Referral Program

Confidential Employee Relief Fund

Annual Flu Shot Clinic

Volunteer Opportunities

Family Medical Leave