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Job Description:

The Production Planning Control Assistant will develop and optimize production schedules, monitor production progress and material consumption through real-time data analytics, and ensure the efficient allocation of resources, including materials, labor, and processes. This is to ensure timely and complete order fulfillment to customers, while maximizing production efficiency within the manufacturing facility, in strict adherence to ITW Texwipe's values, policies, and safety protocols.

Essential Job Duties

+ Develop standard work procedures and work instructions for the production scheduling department.

+ Create and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, production capacity, and material availability.

+ Oversee raw material inventory to ensure timely procurement.

+ Analyze production capacity and availability, identify gaps, and optimize opportunities.

+ Monitor production progress and materials usage, identify potential issues, and coordinate actions with the manufacturing team.

+ Implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

+ Develop and analyze Production Progress Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify opportunities for improvement, and develop plans to close gaps.

+ Coordinate the delivery of materials to align with the production schedule and customer requirements, supporting on-time order shipment and maintaining corporate inventory levels.

+ Update and maintain the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

+ Provide regular updates on production status to management and relevant stakeholders.

+ Work a flexible schedule as needed.

+ Perform special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field (engineering, logistics, supply chain or similar)

+ Requires a minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervision.

+ Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

+ Experience with Power BI, or similar visualization tool preferred, but not required.

+ Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks when there are multiple and conflicting demands. Must be able to meet deadlines.

+ Must be detail-orientated, highly accurate, and dependable.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, second language is a plus; with the ability to correspond via electronic and written communications.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Ability to work effectively and communicate positively with managers and employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Must be able to frequently stand, sit, walk, reach, kneel, and lift, move, or transport up to 25lbs.

+ **_What can Texwipe offer you? See below!_**

+ **Robust training program and career development opportunities**

+ **3 - for 1 company gift match program**

+ **Tuition reimbursement**

+ **Multiple health plan options along, with vision, and life insurance.**

+ **FSA, HSA, and DCA options**

+ **Onsite health clinics**

+ **Wellness resources & discounted employee health premiums**

+ **Employer-paid STD/LTD & AD&D benefits**

+ **Paid parental leave**

+ **10 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays**

+ **401(K) plan with** **_generous_** **company match** **_& so much more_**

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._