GWR Job Descriptions

The Production Planner will develop and maintain short, mid and long-term production plans for The Gleason Works.  The production plans will serve as the foundation for material, assembly, staffing/equipment, capital, outsourcing plans and schedules.  Participate in business projects and initiate process improvement suggestions.

• Develops and modifies short, mid and long-term production plans in SAP. 
• Effective communication of schedules and constraints. 
• Participates in presentations of the plans to senior management and other personnel, as appropriate. 
• Initiates suggestions for improvement (i.e. reports / plans / workflow) 
• Utilizes systems to generate data or run standard reports for decision-making purposes. 
• Summarizes and communicates the conclusions that can be drawn from these reports and recommends any improvements that should be considered. 
• Fosters a thorough understanding of metrics that reflect production’s contribution toward company goals.
• Builds relationships and communicates effectively with all planning/scheduling customers (production floor, internal customer service and national sales groups) to generate and sustain the highest possible level of productivity.
• Continually develops competency in the areas of planning/scheduling according to the progression planning by participating in training, special projects, process improvement ideas, trade association activities, and other related informational and developmental venues.

• Four (4) year technical degree
• Three years experience in production planning/scheduling
• APICS CPIM
• Advanced Applications skills in a Windows environment
• General SAP APO DP (Demand Planning) Module applications skills and advanced SAP/APO PP/DD (Production Planning/Detail Scheduling) module application skills preferred.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills in a team work environment.
• Must have good computer skills.