Job Title

Yarn Planner – Finished Yarn

Position Overview

The Yarn Planner is responsible for generating and updating the yarn production schedule(s) for products manufactured at Shaw PD7.   This position works closely with all levels of management to meet plant goals while ensuring efficient, proactive measures are followed and are well timed to provide World Class Service to our customers.   

Responsibilities: 

Schedule Air-twist, twisting, and heatset processes of yarn manufacturing   

Generate Yarn Manufacturing Orders (YMO’s) as orders are received in the Yarn Shop Floor system (YSF) 

Ordering feeder yarn as needed to complete YMO’s through Glink on the SREQ screen or through contacting the appropriate ordering contact 

Review yarn allocation detail daily to ensure proper yarn flow 

Review yarn capacity report daily to ensure proper scheduling 

Run production report through YSF system daily  

Review and maintain order status system 

Issue orders to the shop floor for manufacturing to process 

Monitor and evaluate yarn inventory with a focus on aged/small lots 

As needed provide “re-lot” numbers for cabling 

Coordinate and issue YMO’s for all trial requirements 

Maintain detailed records for all trials processed at the plant through the Master Data Management system (MDM)  for the life of the records as outlined in the corporate record retention guidelines. This will include MDM Number, Where and When the trial was run, Material Trial Run Number (MTR), and the MTR Evaluation Report 

Requirements: 

Associate degree in a supply chain related field, Bachelor’s Degree preferred OR 2+ years experience in Production Planning, Customer Service, or Manufacturing Support role 

Working knowledge to use required software such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Myshaw Reports, Mainframe,  MDM, YSF, OMP as well as other software 

Must have good written and oral communication skills with all levels of management and the shop floor  

The ability to work under pressure to balance deadlines, competing priorities, customer satisfaction, time constraints, unforeseen changes or problems.   

Ability to work overtime or weekends as required by business needs. 

Ability to climb stairs several times per day 

Previous experience in scheduling is preferred 

Strong analytical skills preferred 

Competencies: 

Drive Results 

Deliver Compelling Communication 

Demonstrate Good Judgment 

Demonstrate Customer Orientation 

Facilitate Change 

Build Trusting Relationships 

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.