Hamilton Company is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented manufacturing planner to join our team. The Planner will play a crucial role in coordinating production schedules, optimizing resources, and ensuring timely delivery of products. This position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.
- Collaborate with production managers, procurement teams, and other stakeholders to ensure adequate availability of materials and resources.
- Analyze production capacity, lead times, and inventory levels to identify potential bottlenecks or areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with engineering and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Monitor production progress and resolve any issues or deviations from the plan in a timely manner.
- Implement and maintain production planning systems and tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
- Provide regular updates on production status, including forecasting and reporting on key performance indicators.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss production goals, challenges, and opportunities for optimization.
- Continuously evaluate and refine production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements relevant to manufacturing planning.
- Other duties as assigned.