What You Will Do: The Lead Production Planner is responsible for analyzing, planning, and maintaining production schedules for various operations of the manufacturing floor. This position also involves mentoring and leading the planning team. The Lead Production Planner will use continuous improvement ideals to evaluate inventory levels, prevent customer line downs, and evaluate processes currently in practice. The position involves robust production planning experience in pre-production builds, managing project schedules and item parameter set-up, reviewing routes and BOMs for accuracy, and some material management. Essential Functions: * Use MRP/ERP to determine order quantities for work orders and purchase orders * Create, manage, and expedite work orders for assigned manufactured items * Maintain MATTEC (MES) production schedule to ensure that accurate information is being communicated to the production floor * Analyze the production schedule, evaluate constraints, and implement solutions to prevent Customer Expedites and Back Orders and maintain inventory levels * In-depth data analysis skills * Schedule T4/PPAP trial runs as required * Participate/Initiate Continuous Improvement projects * Assist in verifying transactions and troubleshooting transaction errors as necessary * Print, analyze, and distribute production reports from MATTEC system when necessary * Provide information to assist in maintaining accurate bills of materials and routings * Participate as needed in any and/or all activities related to cycle counting or physical inventory * Mentor and lead the planners in the department. Success in this role will require: * Ability to identify and manage constraints to anticipate and prevent Customer Expedites, Back Orders or Quality issues * Ability to use and understand MRP inputs/outputs to maintain planning parameters and create work orders and purchase orders. * Advise on MRP parameters to solve advanced problems * Advanced user of MRP/ERP systems - terminology and concepts, bills of materials, standard routings, and/or related materials. * Able to leverage system setups for problem-solving. * Ability to analyze supply and demand relationships and the impact to capacity. * Understands demand planning and its' impact to capacity. * Effective oral and written communication with all levels of the organization, vendors, and internal/external customers. * Action-oriented problem solver. Confident in making decisions. * Experience to be a mentor to team members * ERP implementation experience a plus What You Bring (Qualifications): * Bachelor's degree in an operations-related field with 5+ years of experience * In lieu of a degree, a combination of education and 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment may also be considered * JDE familiarity preferred * Computer literate with Microsoft applications: Word, Excel (Pivot tables), and Outlook required * Prior plastics experience helpful * APICS certification preferred * Ability to work non-standard hours and on weekends to meet the needs of our internal and external customers * Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and acceptable insurance Why Work Here: Our most valuable resource is our people. At HellermannTyton, we truly respect and value our employees and the unique skills, qualities, and experience they bring to our company and our brand. We strive to create a positive and vibrant working environment that fosters collaboration and creativity and rewards hard work and achievement. Our goal is to hire the best talent and give them the opportunities and tools to create a challenging and fulfilling career at HellermannTyton. Our employees take pride in creating, manufacturing, and marketing the highest quality products and share in our commitment to continuous improvement. Benefits: Bonus / Clean & Climate Control Manufacturing Environment with Great Lighting Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account / Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment / Disability Insurance Coverage / 401(k) Retirement and Profit-Sharing Plan / Employee Assistance Program Work/Life: Paid Time Off / Paid Holiday / Onsite Medical Clinic / Wellness Program / Tuition Reimbursement / Company Discount #LI-CR1 #LI-Onsite By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position. HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Other details * Job Function 201 - Professionals-Other * Pay Type Salary Apply Now * 6701 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223, USA