Material Planner at Mueller Water Products in Kimball, Tennessee

Job Description:

Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Materials Planner, you will act as the liaison between the operation, purchasing and the Master Scheduler performing critical functions managing the manufacturing production schedule. You will work daily with supply chain, manufacturing, and Master Scheduler to ensure master production schedules are followed and maintained to meet customer request dates. The professional in this position will be a critical component in building the Mueller capabilities at the Kimball facility. This is a unique opportunity to build the operation through the implementation of systems, processes, and production schedules.



Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.


• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, inventory levels, and potential production or material supply disruptions to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost.


• Takes corrective action for problem resolution including unexpected parts shortages, bad or defective inventory, rescheduled inventory and/or any problems related to production.


• Tracks and assists in maintaining schedule reliability.


• Comprehends and contributes to the manufacturing production schedule development process.


• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, demand planning, etc.


• Monitors short- and long-term line capacity.


• Monitors and verifies work order transaction accuracy and completion.


• Understands the dynamics of effective teamwork in order to attain higher levels of performance


• Understands lean manufacturing and can demonstrate various lean practices


• Demonstrate a commitment to engage teams in other departments or divisions of the organization


• Completes tasks of material buyer as needed by the Materials Manager

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to communicate at various levels within the organization


• Ability to effectively work in a team. Knowing role on team, based on project/task with a wide degree of creativity and latitude


• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence


• Ability to adapt to system/technology changes as well as use of current systems


• Strong organizational skills


• Analytically minded with an ability to blend multiple sources of data to formulate opinions and recommendations and highlight data trends for the business


• Exposure to global thought process and diversity within a supply chain


• Possess ability to follow and challenge Standard Work processes daily


• Ability to identify roadblocks in material/information flow and manage exceptions


• Demonstrated Risk Awareness and Mitigation

Required Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field - OR - 5 years relevant functional experience (asset scheduling, distribution planning, material planning, production planning)


• Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills


• Knowledge and understanding of production processes and MRP systems essential

Preferred:

• JDE E1 or similar ERP experience


• APICS CPIM certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between


• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers


• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.


• Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer.


• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions


• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level


• Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now