Production Planner/Scheduler

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager! This role is based at our Plant in Pineville, NC, and will report to the Plant Manager. 

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The Production Planner/Scheduler will assume responsibility for production planning of fittings and packaging supplies used in the manufacturing process. This position will report into the Plant Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a production schedule for molding, assembly work centers and Friatec. 
• Set production priorities using planning system inputs.
• Create and maintain work orders to reflect current production schedule dates and quantities.
• Maintain the supply chain of fittings items manufactured at the Charlotte facility.
• Notify the plant manager of capacity shortages or excesses, anticipated back orders and/or disruption to expected service.
• Notify customer service of interruption in service that causes items to be out of stock due to mold, machine or quality problems.
• Prepare operating reports to summarize downtime, scrap, inventory levels and variance from standards.
• Order and/or communicate ordering requirements for packaging supplies and initiate the proper receiving documentation upon arrival.
• Participate in daily production meetings to communicate current inventory levels and operating conditions.
• Maintain quality standards by complying with the Approved Compounds/Components List, Quality Control Manual, and ISO procedures.
• Navigate complex problems with clear judgement to identify alternative course of action where procedures/policies may not exist.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing scheduling in a MRP Environment.
• Working towards an APICS (CPIM or other) certification.
•  A proven record of accomplishment in a continuous improvement (Lean Manufacturing) manufacturing environment with ISO 9001.  
• Excellent written & verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• A strong working knowledge of computers using word processing and spreadsheets.
• Experience with inventory control and ordering supplies using min/max (Kanban)

Working Conditions
The incumbent divides time between the office and plant environments requiring various degrees of physical labor.  Lifting, pulling, and pushing of heavy objects (25-50 lbs.), standing and walking are required.  Job conditions may consist of noise, dust, fumes, heat, etc.  The incumbent must be able to adapt and perform required duties in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment due to work priorities, deadlines, quality performance and health and safety obligations.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at askhr@ipexna.com

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