Job Summary/Overview This role will be responsible for planning production and optimizing component inventory levels to achieve organizational objectives, as well as service levels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Plan workflow for each department and operation to maintain/improve established manufacturing sequences and lead times utilizing the Plant Master Production Schedule (MPS). • Release manufacturing work orders and assign to the production floor. • Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure production plans are achieved, as well as ensuring timely shipment to customer. • Partners with the Plant Manager, Value Stream Leaders, Procurement, and Sales to ensure seamless production to meet customer needs. • Monitors the production plan daily to ensure it fully supports the MPS and continually meets customer service goals, inventory levels, production efficiency and capacity objectives. • Runs daily production reports to review open sales orders, monitors backlog, identifies shortages and/or production issues. • Interacts with the procurement team to expedite purchased goods. • Other duties as assigned by management. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to execute across various MRP/ERP systems. • Ability to analyze situations and drive RCCA activity • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required. Extended knowledge and experience in ERP systems • Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers • Demonstrates a willingness to accept change and new approaches, including additional responsibilities • Strong project management and multitasking skills along with the ability to navigate conflicting priorities Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.), or equivalent combination of education, industry certifications and experience • OR minimum of 5 years equivalent experience