• Production Planning Intern

    RENK America (Muskegon, MI)


    Production Planning Intern

     

    About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

    Description

    The intern will work directly with the Production Planning Team to learn the ERP system for demand planning, review, release and tracking of work orders to the shop floor for production. This will involve interaction with department Supervisors and shop floor team members to ensure on time completion. The intern will be tasked with reviewing our scheduling and reporting tools to seek out improvements and refinements to both. The intern will be assigned a small deck of part ID’s to plan under the direct supervision of an experienced planner mentor and production planning manager. The goal to provide the intern with practical and hands on production planning and scheduling experience.

     

    + Assist with developing/improving the method and or tool used to create production schedules for machining areas and smaller assembly areas.

    + Work directly with production planners on smaller projects and assignments designed to offer practical, hands on production planning and scheduling experience.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely production and delivery.

    + Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and process improvements.

    + Assist the production planning department in coordinating and optimizing production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring the smooth operations of manufacturing processes.

    Position Requirements

    + Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Mangement or Industrial Engineering with a desire to explore production planning/scheduling.

    + Junior or Senior Status

    + 3.0 GPA minimum

     

    Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal

     

    Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

     

    EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

     

    This position is currently accepting applications.