Production Planner at MacLean-Fogg Company in Alabaster, Alabama

Job Description:

Founded in 1925, MacLean-Fogg is a worldwide enterprise currently operating 40 global manufacturing facilities across 5 continents with annual sales in excess of one billion (USD) and a workforce of over 3,200 people. MacLean-Fogg is a privately held enterprise headquartered in Mundelein, IL USA and is comprised of two primary businesses, MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions and MacLean Power Systems. MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS) is a leading manufacturer of fastener components, engineered components and engineered plastics for automotive, heavy truck, and other diverse industries. MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of products for electric utility, telecommunications and civil markets.

Job Summary

Determines the resources necessary to ensure an uninterrupted supply to support production and sales.

Job Duties

• Ensure that materials are cost-effective

• Assist in determining and ensuring the quality of materials

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to maintain adequate levels of parts and raw materials to manufacture the product

• Work to resolve materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics

• Find new suppliers when needed

• May be responsible for working from blueprints to determine the specifications for the parts needed to produce the product

• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under general supervision

• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff

• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter

• Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Problem-solving skills

• Computer skills

• Planning skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg Company has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean-Fogg Company believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin,citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

Other details

• Job Family Supply Chain
• Pay Type Salary