Production Planner
The Production Planner is responsible for planning, preparing and managing schedules utilizing a MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) system to ensure execution of a master schedule. Additionally, this position interacts with all departments within the organization to ensure on time delivery of parts to the customers.
Responsibilities
- Level 1:
- Create and manage production and rework orders in alignment with the master schedule.
- Coordinate with manufacturing personnel to ensure schedule adherence.
- Maintain material flow from warehouse to production; track shortages and expedite parts as needed.
- Process non-conformance reports (NRs) as required.
- Review rescheduling messages and adjust to production changes.
- Prepare and distribute production documentation to relevant departments.
- Perform basic transactions in ERP/MRP, EDM, WMS, and FPKOMM systems.
- Assist with cycle counts.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Generate purchase orders for materials, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulations.
- Level 2:
- All duties of Level 1 plus:
- Troubleshoot operational issues, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage NRs in collaboration with quality and production teams.
- Support change management activities (e.g., attend CIB meetings, process signal codes).
- Maintain routing terminology, sequencing, drop zones, lead times, and material offsets.
- Support departmental process improvements and team initiatives.
- Deliver system training and prepare documentation as assigned.
- Apply intermediate knowledge of ERP/MRP, EDM, WMS, and FPKOMM systems.
- Level 3:
- All duties of Level 2 plus:
- Manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Liebherr Floor Stock (LFS) programs.
- Configure and maintain items qualifying for Statistical Inventory Control (SIC).
- Lead cycle count activities and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Identify bottlenecks or quality issues and recommend improvements.
- Prepare and present bill of materials (BOM) analyses.
- Apply advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP, EDM, WMS, and FPKOMM systems.
- Level 4 (Senior):
- All duties of Level 3 plus:
- Serve as key user in ERP systems; support testing and implementation projects.
- Represent the department in cross-functional initiatives requiring system expertise.
- Develop and maintain departmental procedures and work instructions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and new product (truck) projects.
- Communicate project status to stakeholders and assist with deliveries to 4FV.
Competencies
- Level 1:
- Associate’s degree; or 0-2 years related experience/training; or equivalent.
- Level 2:
- Associate’s degree; or 2-4 years related experience/training; or equivalent. APICS certification a plus.
- Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree; 4-6 years related experience/training; or equivalent. APICS certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Level 4 (Senior):
- Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years relevant experience/training; or equivalent. APICS certification preferred.
- Overnight/extended domestic and international travel up to 5% may be required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
Our Offer
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Alden.
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The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Nicole Alden
nicole.alden@liebherr.com
Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads
