Production Planner

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Job Title:
Production Planner

Location:
Southern Pines, NC

About Us



Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:
Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of material handling products, engine starters, and pneumatic tools by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
  
  
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
  
  
• Plans sequence of assembly for guidance of production workers.
  
  
• Coordinates customer service and processes customer scheduling requirements.
  
  
• Responsible for CPC and/or DRT metrics and inventory turns.
  
  
• Communicates with department supervisors and Master Scheduler to determine status of assigned projects.
  
  
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
  
  
• Ensures continuous system date accuracy for work order completion based on component and/or capacity constraints.
  
  
• Reviews sales backlog and takes necessary action.
  
  
• OSMI prevention, review and disposal initiation.
  
  
• Prepares production reports.
  
  
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
  
  
• Follow all ISO procedures and safety rules, including wearing personal safety equipment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required; BA/BS degree is preferred.
  
  
• 2+ years planner/buyer manufacturing or related experience is preferred.
  
  
• Computer proficient with MRP Systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  
  
• Basic mathematical skills.
  
  
• Must be able to work well with external suppliers.
  
  
• Must possess ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.
  
  
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
  
  
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
  
  

Preferences:

• Must be able to travel as required.
  
  
• CPIM certification preferred.
  
  
• Maintain product knowledge in terms of options, substitutions, critical functions/components, etc.
  
  
• Understand material specifications in terms of substitutions, quality, engineering requirements, etc.
  
  
• Maintain basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.
  
  
• Understand special test/witness certification requirements and actions to achieve certification.
  
  
• Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems.
  
  
• Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  
  
• Broad working knowledge and experience with ISO procedures.
  
  
• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal and external customer requirements.
  
  
• Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively.
  
  
• Team oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others.
  
  

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Fully site based
  
  

What we Offer

Our benefits - location dependent (car, annual leave allowance, pension etc), but ALWAYS include Shares options

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

TO APPLY

: Please apply via our website Ingersoll Rand Careers
by March 2025 in order to be considered for this position.