Planner

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Schedule orders in multiple plants to ensure dates are correct and capacity is available.

Maintain lead times and communicate any issues jeopardizing company’s value proposition.

Manage all aspects of the production schedule to ensure all customer orders are expedited correctly to insure they are completed on time.

Check inventory levels and communicate with Purchasing any issues or concerns.

Work with Engineering to define and create work centers to help manage production.

Work closely with Customer Service to manage all orders as they relate to scheduling.

Work with the development team to improve and streamline the scheduling process.

Make on-going improvements and recommendations to improve efficiencies and productivity of the plants.

Assist the Supply Chain department on inventory control issues.

 Effectively communicate with others within the company.

Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.

Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.

Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.

Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.

Cut purchase orders for outside services

Wrap/package parts for outside services

Procure quotes for various departments

Vet and Secure new vendors for finishing/ outsourcing

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Technology, Engineering or equivalent experience in a manufacturing, technical or business environment 

8 years of related scheduling experience or 3-5 years of planning experience utilizing an ERP system

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experienced with MS Office products

Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, procedures, within Supply Chain

Detail oriented to be able to do full RFQ’s with multiple materials and suppliers

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package

We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

 

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.