Production Planning Coordinator (Dayton& Middletown)

ABOUT US:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

SUMMARY:

Supports the Production Planner by performing routine activities associated with material resource planning. Enters data into enterprise material resource planning system and coordinates scheduling activities to meet internal and external customer demands.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze work orders to estimate the manpower hours and equipment resources required. Compute amounts of stock required for operations based on production schedules, and order materials as required.
• Enter data into enterprise material resource planning system. Run customer order planning form for all customer orders. Match ship date and quantities to customer order. Inspect customer order planning form to make sure all pertinent customer requirements are met.
• Interface with plant production and shipping supervisors, lab personnel, customer services representatives and sales to ensure that changes in production schedule or customer needs are fully communicated.
• Determine delivery times and load times for bulk loads; communicate and follow-up with factory and process engineers to resolve timing issues. Ensure export paperwork if forwarded to shipping as required
• Coordinate product sample draw and shipment of all product samples with plant personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / EHS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The duties of this job are normally performed in an office environment; occasionally required to walk through and perform tasks in a plant production and shipping environment. May also be required to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Key Education or Certification Required

High School or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience

Entry level 0-2 years

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent organization skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing process particularly in chemical manufacturing
• Knowledge of JDE a plus