Production Planner

Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in X-Ray & Test Systems and Optical Sensors and Metrology, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

Nordson - Optical Sensors and Metrology division is seeking a Production Planner for the Golden Valley site.  The Planner will be responsible for coordinating the Production Build Plan and logistics coordination to satisfy customer demand. The candidate will be responsible for providing the plant with a weekly production plan consistent with plant capacity and sales forecast.  This position will report directly to the Operations Logistics Supervisor.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage work order creation, size, due dates and completion, develop and manage an open work order review system.
• Establish daily and weekly protocol for monitoring sales backlog and escalation as required.
• Make delivery commitments for all products, which involve checking uncommitted material and availability of capacity. Ensure production schedules and sales backlogs are monitored closely for on-time completion.
• Communicate with purchasing regarding any material shortages that will affect our ability to meet our required sales order ship dates.
• Assist in reviewing, creating, and adjusting sales order forecast as needed.
• Monitor actual output versus the Production Build Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including metrics on production performance to the requested production schedule. Communicate with customer service if there is a delay in meeting their product orders.
• Create and support visual management system by setting up sub-assembly, final assembly, and finished goods inventory kanban.
• Create and update RMA log to track in process RMAs.
• Monitor product calibration dates and plan any necessary recalibrations.
• Support EOL product transition, monitoring the key EOL components, and the plan for final buy, last makes and long-term service support etc. Monitor current Bill of Materials and coordinate with Engineering management on a plan for End-of-Life transitions.
• Assist in NPD process and product transitions by reviewing forecast, material demand and releasing production orders at each stage of the development process.
• Assist in inventory analysis regarding excess and obsolete inventory and reducing DSI.
• Manage assigned ECOs and Assist in ECO driven product updates.
• Attend weekly Tier, SQDIP, and SIOP meetings to communicate changes, improvements, and or initiatives.
• Assist in other planning related issues that include but are not limited to BOMs, serial numbers, routings, cycle counting.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; if no degree, 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience using MRP / ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, time management and data entry skills
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing techniques a plus.
• Microsoft Office skills

Compensation

Hourly Range for this position is: $29 to $37 per hour, and bonus target is 3%; shift premium may be available depending on shift associated with the specific job opportunity. Benefits include Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA), Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance. In addition to Paid Time Off and paid Holidays, each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events. Ample opportunities for giving exist at Nordson including our Matching Gifts Program.

The base pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills