Planner/Manufacturing Scheduler - - 3004

Job Name:

Planner/Manufacturing Scheduler

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN, MN

Date:

13-Mar-2023

Company:

Renewal by Andersen

Posting City:

Ref #:

2932

Job Category:

Supply Chain

Posting City:

Cottage Grove, MN

State:

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for creating production schedules in the ERP system, releasing the schedule to the floor, and managing schedule exceptions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create the daily production schedule consistent with operating parameters and guidelines to achieve the business goals. Includes investigating discrepancies, developing corrective actions, with an understanding of business impacts of decisions. Drive continuous improvements on daily processes and tactical projects, including performing root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for problem across supply chain processes. Understand and communicate value steam and/or supply chain capacity and constraints. Maintain relationships with internal and external business partners including suppliers, supervisors and team leads, logistics/warehouse groups and material planners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

Typically a minimum of 3 years in lean manufacturing support environment.
Advanced computer skills with experience in MS Office, ERP and Reporting systems.
Strong communication skills through written, verbal and listening, and presentation techniques.
Effectively collaborate and works well with other.
Ability to understand customer needs, in detail, and consistently attend to meeting customer requirements.
Demonstrates urgency and takes responsibility for addressing critical roadblocks to achieving goals.
Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Practical working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as pull systems, PDCA thinking, value stream mapping, process mapping, and kanban systems.
Practical working knowledge of supply chain technologies (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems)

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Health Savings Account contributions
Paid holidays plus PTO
401(k) plan & contributions
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
Charity contributions
Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects

** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners

In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.