Capacity Planner jobs in Norwich, CT

Capacity Planner plans, measures, and monitors operating limits and capacities of an organization. Forecasts and plans capacity requirements to ensure alignment with department or unit and determine variance from production schedules, resource levels, and inventory demand. Being a Capacity Planner identifies and troubleshoots production issues or bottlenecks that impact plant capacity. Coordinates with internal stakeholders like engineering, sales, and marketing to understand and develop current and forecasted plans. Additionally, Capacity Planner utilizes manufacturing data and reports to drive key insights into efficiency, production rate, and other performance metrics. Produces reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas needing improvement. Recommends process and equipment improvements to optimize production capabilities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Capacity Planner occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Capacity Planner typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Production Planner/Scheduler
  • Brookwood Finishing
  • Kenyon, RI FULL_TIME
  • PRODUCTION PLANNER/SCHEDULER

    Position Summary

    The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for leading the production planning and developing effective schedules. With this understanding the planner/scheduler will implement solutions to consistently improve the production plan. To be successful in this role you must be highly analytical with in-depth knowledge of the planning process. In addition, strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential, which includes the ability to effectively partner and collaborate with leaders in sales/marketing, operations, finance, quality, and supply chain among other areas of the business.

    The Production Planner/Scheduler is an essential member of the Operations team. Timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor is essential to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates. This position plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of work through the complete production cycle. This position will report to the Vice President of Operations.

    Job Duties/Responsibilities

    • Plan, issue, and control material demand to meet production scheduling requirements.
    • Delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
    • Notify stakeholders of any scheduled impacts to our Customer.
    • Coordinate/expedite manufacturing order to ensure schedules are achieved.
    • Works to ensure on-time delivery of products.
    • Complete status reports, such as production progress, customer information and material inventory.
    • Exercise judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
    • Communicate with manufacturing leaders and adjust the production schedule when necessary.
    • Monitors daily capacity and production progress to manage adjustments within production planning.
    • Generate and publish monthly and weekly demand forecasts to key stakeholders, including clear identification of assumptions highlighting significant changes since the release of the previous report.
    • Develop and implement production control monitoring tools and capacity analysis tools.
    • Determine and communicates lead time to all appropriate personnel
    • Manage the production plan to optimize both customer satisfaction and shop floor productivity.
    • Establish in coordination with the production teams the capacity plan and forecast for review during the intercompany planning meetings.
    • Prepare master schedules based on inputs from sales force, customers and sales history that will meet expected demand levels and conform to available capacity and manpower.
    • Identify capacity constraints to appropriate staff members.
    • Ensure that customer backlog is analyzed for part groupings and balances against delivery requirements.
    • Provide output analysis of key performance indicators.
    • Interact with all levels of employees including but not limited to shop floor, Supervisors, Sales & Marketing Team, Managers, Supply Chain, Product Development, Customers, and Purchasing on a regular basis.
    • Oversee day-to-day activity of direct reports.
    • Develop relevant performance metrics, monitor performance, and issue monthly reports.
    • Communicate adjustments in demand to the organization and ensure appropriate level of urgency is recognized.
    • Work to resolve customer delivery problems and challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
    • Participate in planning meetings with Marketing team and internal personnel; leads additional planning meetings in conjunction with operations team.
    • Subscribe to and participates in any assigned Process Improvement Projects.
    • Produce reports related to production schedules and plant performance, as required.
    • On time customer shipments tracking.
    • Meet or exceed monthly shipping revenue dollars.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Must possess understanding of workflows and Bill of Materials
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Exceptional time management skills desired.
    • Proficient with production planning systems/ ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
    • Respond to shifting priorities in a cooperative manner.
    • Familiarity with manufacturing processes is a plus.

    Education and Experience:

    • B.S. Degree in Business, supply chain, or operations management strongly preferred.
    • 5 years previous experience as a scheduler/planner or master scheduler in a manufacturing company.
    • Master Production Scheduler background with experience in discrete manufacturing companies.
    • Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred.
    • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, including maintaining highly confidential information.
    • Self-motivated, driven, flexible and adaptable to complete assigned tasks.
    • Strong computer skills and knowledge of processing & software programs.
    • Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally verbally and in writing.
    • Strong people management skills / experience providing training to planners is helpful.
    • Highly organized, detail oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Brookwood Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Education:

    • Bachelor's (Required)

    Experience:

    • Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler: 5 years (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Kenyon, RI 02836: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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Communications Director
  • Phraction Management LLC
  • Colchester, CT
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insuranc...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Communications Director
  • Phraction Management LLC
  • Colchester, CT
  • Job Description Job Description About Phraction Management LLC Phraction is a registered investment advisory firm headqu...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Specialist - Avaya
  • NWN Carousel
  • Exeter, RI
  • Company Overview: NWN Carousel is the leading Cloud Communications Service Provider (CCSP) focused on transforming the c...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Assistant (Banquet Management) # 5575
  • Coast Guard Community Services Command
  • New London, CT
  • Job Description Job Description OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 01/30/2025 Announcement #: 5575 Opening Date: 29 Febr...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Support Assoc
  • Lifespan Corporation
  • Providence, RI
  • Summary: Assists Primary Care Clinicians and practices to deliver high-quality patient care and provides support for the...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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(Director) Oncology GSSO Resourcing Manager
  • Pfizer
  • Groton, CT
  • This is a DIRECTOR level role Why Patients Need You Pfizer's Worldwide Medical and Safety colleagues play a key role in ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman
  • Top of the Line Landscaping
  • Chepachet, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Reports to: ◻ Owner ◻ Operations Manager Top Of The Landscaping LLC is looking to hire a...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Talent Community- Finance Managers
  • CBRE
  • Providence, RI
  • Talent Community- Finance Managers Job ID 84376 Posted 31-Aug-2022 Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Fina...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Norwich, known as 'The Rose of New England,' is a city in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 40,493 at the 2010 United States Census. Three rivers, the Yantic, the Shetucket, and the Quinebaug, flow into the city and form its harbor, from which the Thames River flows south to Long Island Sound. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.5 square miles (76.4 km2), of which 28.3 sq mi (73.4 km2) is land and 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2) (3.87%) is water....
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