A Production Planner is needed for a multinational corporation that produces mirrors as well as a variety of construction, high-performance, and other materials in the Norcross, GA area. The Production Planner is responsible for orchestrating the entire manufacturing process, from planning material usage and setting up orders in an ERP system to coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing inventory to ensure timely production and shipping.
location: Norcross, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $31.25 - 36.06 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.
- Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, and gross profit, and manages the project budget to oversee profitability.
- Handles project invoicing, billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Establishes and oversees project management plans, including health and safety, and quality assurance.
- Manages and negotiates changes to the scope of work with clients and subcontractors.
- Maintains client relationships and works to secure additional projects.
- Assigns responsibilities to team members, provides performance feedback, and develops career plans for direct reports.
- Identifies and executes action plans to address potential cost overruns or delays.
- Monitors and reports project progress to management, and acts as the company's representative with clients and subcontractors.
- Participates in proposal development, client meetings, and other business development activities.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Knowledge of production procedures - particularly within a Made to Order (MTO) or Engineered to Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.
- Must have an excellent attendance record.
- Ability to read production drawings and translate requirements into production bill of materials and work center routings.
- Ability to use email in a professional work environment with appropriate clarity and detail with proper email etiquette.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner via phone, email, or personal interaction with both internal employees and outside vendors and customers.
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- strong attention to detail.
- High school diploma,
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred or a related technical/business field.
- Requires a minimum of 10 years of related work experience with a broad technical and business background.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: High School
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
