Under general supervision, plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows; in addition to, initiating, developing and maintaining supply plans for components and finished products necessary to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation and satisfy the demand, inventory and service levels of the customers while complying with and executing company policies and procedures.

The Production Planner will act as the primary contact for all communication between customer service and the production area impacting customer deliveries, product costs, shop schedules, inventory and efficiency.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Initiates continuous and effective communications between Customer Service and the production area
• Responsible for order due date management of the assigned area
• Meets and exceeds area goals and objectives (accountable for area performance in Materials Management) – On Time Performance and Inventory goals
• Initiates work orders with appropriate lot sizes to ensure efficient and low cost production, timely delivery, and maintenance of adequate inventory levels
• Works with MRP messages to assure continuous flow
• Monitors currently planned order execution via daily review of appropriate data printouts, and support established ship dates on all customer orders
• Coordinates contingency plans to achieve delivery promises when important deviations occur or properly adjusts due dates in the system and informs Customer Service of the changes
• Coordinates the supply of materials and subcontract operations to meet production schedules
• Analyzes current inventory for excess and obsolete items and maintain proper inventory levels and quality per policies and procedures
• Reviews cell capacities and develops both short and long term capacity plans, establishing and adjusting schedule dates and relative priorities on work orders, adjusting lot sizes when necessary to meet manufacturing requirements and constraints, customer service and inventory requirements
• Determines, recommends and provides for alternatives when demands exceed capacities
• Recommends, implements, and documents new procedures and policies to improve the effectiveness of the operation
• Gains familiarity with the other Planning functions and act as a backup as needed
• Processes paperwork and maintain records as required

Performs other duties as required

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management or related Bachelor’s Degree and Internship
• Three years of experience in planning, production and materials management
• Experience in an MRP II environment
• APICS certification preferred
• Must be PC literate - Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Previous internships are a plus.

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.