Production Planner Scheduler Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869 **Job Posting External** **Job Duties** + Responsible for the development and distribution of capacity planning reports. + Identify production capacity and capability for assigned production units. + Support Production Managers in all phases of capacity planning and scheduling of assigned production units. + Manage subcontract processes that are not within a NBO unit. + Oversee automated workflow scheduling process. + Analyze exception reporting coming from the automated workflow scheduling process and resolve the exception issues with purchasing and shop floor supervision. + Release orders and paperwork for situations in which the automated workflow-scheduling system does not release them. + Monitor and expedite the progress of subcontract operations and material being processed on the outside. + Confer with shop floor supervision and answer questions to resolve workflow schedule problems. + Manage your responsible item data and order method. + Manage and plan the capacity of assigned production areas. + Initiate and plan the sub-contracting of capacity as required to support loads. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, production management and purchasing to select the sources and the proper parts for outside sourcing. + Capacity plans must account for schedule changes, preventive maintenance requirements and appropriate protective capacity. + Support production management in the planning of labor resources required. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + 0-2 years of related experience + High School diploma or equivalent is required. + Have a strong understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and be familiar with and able to manage in a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment using software systems, such as SAP + Must be able to communicate professionally, across multiple departments and plants. + Per 8-hour shift. Sit 6 hours and stand 2 hours. Both typical and non-typical office environment (Low to moderate noise level, low exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations.) Infrequently lift 41-50 pounds. Occasionally lift 31-40 pounds. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard. Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc. **Preferred Qualifications** + A two-year associate degree in Supply Chain and/or a business-related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.