CTS is a $550 million corporation that employs 3,500+ dedicated people. CTS designs and manufactures electronic components, actuators, and sensors to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial, and computer markets. The company manufactures products in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Founded in 1896 as Chicago Telephone Supply, CTS is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

 

 

Job/Position Summary

The Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of manufacturing operations by developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules. This position is central to aligning customer requirements, material availability, and manufacturing capacity, particularly in a high-complexity environment characterized by long lead times and diverse production types. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in SAP systems to manage inventory, synchronize production, and oversee material requirements planning (MRP) while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This position is pivotal in delivering high-quality Piezo Ceramic parts on schedule, balancing operational efficiency with customer satisfaction.

 

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Develop, manage, and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing capacity and resource utilization.
• Synchronize production schedules with material procurement and inventory management to optimize lead times and avoid production delays.
• Monitor and analyze production orders to ensure completion on time.
• Utilize SAP to track inventory, schedule production, manage material requirements planning (MRP); and align with long-lead-time planning processes.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to address production issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Implement and monitor production scheduling practices that accommodate the manufacturing complexities of Piezo Ceramic parts.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators related to production planning and capacity utilization.
• Conduct capacity planning and identify potential constraints; recommend and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
• Ensure effective communication of production plans and changes to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on production processes, schedules, and inventory levels.
• Spend adequate time on the production floor to understand production processes and coordinate with production to maintain schedule accuracy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in SAP: Extensive hands-on experience in using SAP for production planning, inventory management, and MRP activities.
• Capacity Planning: Demonstrated understanding of capacity planning in a manufacturing environment with a high mix of production types.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess production schedules, inventory levels, and resource utilization.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, production delays, and material shortages.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to maintain accurate production schedules and inventory data.
• Lead Time Management: Experience in managing and synchronizing production with long manufacturing lead