Production Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule sales orders with goal of meeting monthly & quarterly revenue targets. Keep customer service informed of status.
• Schedule production within agreed-up run rates with goal of meeting sales order ship dates and maintaining agreed-upon Finished Goods stock levels.
• Handle the issuance, follow-up, and closure of job orders.
• Daily presence on production floor to update and locate products in production.
• Work with Purchasing on raw material shortages.
• Maintain kanban system and regularly monitor levels.
• Set up and maintain master data in ERP System (item master, BOM’s & routings).
• Work closely with Engineering on implementation of ECN’s.
• Work to minimize slow-moving and obsolete inventory (help identify opportunities to use up).
• Work with production & engineering to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory and drive efforts to reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance of all Production Planning & Purchasing ISO procedures.
• Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

The above is intended to describe the general content of the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.

Customers and Business Interfaces

• Vendors/Suppliers – Managing relationships with third-party providers.
• Operations & Supply Chain – Ensuring smooth production and logistics.

The above is intended to describe the key internal/external customer or business interactions of this position.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years' progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and effectively prioritize.

The above is intended to describe the requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements and qualifications.

Health and Safety

• Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace
• Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor/manager and/or a JHSC member immediately
• Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage to your supervisor/manager and/or a JHSC member immediately
• You may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a manufacturing environment (i.e., safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, high visibility vests, etc.).

Working Conditions

Work Schedule:

• May require shift work (day, night, weekend, or rotating shifts).
• Overtime may be required during peak production periods.

Team & Work Environment:

• Fast-paced production setting with set quotas or deadlines.
• Work may be performed independently or as part of a team.

 Effort Requirements

Mental & Cognitive Effort:

• Attention to detail for quality control and safety compliance.
• Following complex instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Problem-solving for minor machine malfunctions or production issues.

Pace & Productivity Expectations:

• Meeting production quotas and deadlines.
• Working under pressure in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.