We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Warehouse Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner plays a critical role in orchestrating the seamless flow of customer orders through our warehouse, ensuring efficient operations and on-time delivery. This individual will be a key liaison, collaborating with various cross-functional departments to ensure materials are received, picked, packed, and staged precisely according to customer schedules and established operating standards. The 2nd Shift Production Planner will utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to optimize workflow and contribute to achieving operational excellence.
This is a 2nd shift role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Workflow Coordination via WMS:
- Coordinate and manage the workflow using the Blue Yonder (WMS) warehouse management system.
- Strategically release pick lists based on the customer shipment schedule, optimizing for efficiency and order fulfillment.
- Production Planning & Efficiency:
- Evaluate current forecasts and operational data to determine the most effective flow of work.
- Develop and implement plans to achieve maximum efficiency within all warehouse departments, considering planned headcount and resource availability.
- Inter-Departmental Communication:
- Communicate proactively and effectively with other warehouse departments (e.g., Inbound, Picking, Packing, Outbound) to coordinate material requirements.
- Ensure all necessary materials are available and properly staged for the successful completion of pick lists and customer orders.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Maintain detailed reports of all performance or procedural deviations.
- Provide daily reviews of these reports with Supervisors, highlighting areas for improvement and potential bottlenecks.
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:
- Utilize problem-solving tools and methodologies to address process or target deviations promptly.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the planning and workflow processes.
- Cross-Departmental Support & Other Duties:
- Perform other duties as instructed, which may include tasks across various departments beyond just Inbound/Outbound operations.
- Support overall warehouse objectives as needed.