• Planner Scheduler

    Knape & Vogt (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Do you have production scheduling experience and are looking for a new opportunity? Knape & Vogt is looking for an experienced Planner Scheduler to join our industry leading team!? Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!?

    Company Overview:

    Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

    What's In It For You:

    + Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1

    + Competitive Pay

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + 11 Paid Holidays

    + 401K with Company Match

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Employee Discount Programs

    + Bonus and Merit opportunities

    What You Will Get To Do:

    You will be planning and preparing production schedules for the manufacturing of KV's industrial and commercial products.

     

    + Draws up production schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet in stock dates as determined by the inventory stocking plan

    + Review part stocking plans to ensure service requirements are met in conjunction with inventory control specifications

    + Plan and schedule workflow according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times

    + Confer with department supervisors to determine status of the current schedule and optimization of the upcoming schedule

    + Expedite operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions

    + Prepare production reports

    + Participate in new product development launch activities

    What You Will Bring:

    + At least 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment

    + College Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

    + Effective communication skills, ability to work effectively with all levels of organization

    + Strong ERP systems experience