Production Planner - Houston, TX

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. 

We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION TITLE: Production Planner

REPORTS TO: Master Scheduler

JOB PURPOSE:

The production planner is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production process with a specific focus on the materials and goods required to complete the project while monitoring material flow and identifying any shortages or bottlenecks that will negatively impact the production schedule.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for production planning for assigned projects
• Responsible for making, issuing, and maintaining Production Orders in SAP to maintain the production schedule
• Ensure shop personnel are charging hours to the correct activities and projects.
• Ensure that all data, materials, and resources are available to execute the production order per the production schedule
• Manage and coordinate material flow to ensure on time delivery.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Procurement to make sure correct materials are delivered when needed.
• Report the materials and resources that have been used to fulfil the production order.
• Manage the overall change process through manufacturing including cancel / modify / hold / release of new production orders to fulfill and necessary production changes.
• Frequently visit the factory floor and communicate with production supervisor.
• Populate the manufacturing bill of material
• Populate and manage the project skeleton
• Review and communicate material availability and shortages
• Create material pick lists for warehouse to gather, and then verify for completeness and correctness

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• BS degree a plus, or 3+ related experience.  
• Working experience with SAP, or a similar ERP system.
• Working experience with engineering documents, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with experience working with shop personnel
• Must be detail oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work cross functionally within the organization
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.