Production Planner
Company: Koppert Biological Systems
Location: Howell
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Who We AreKoppert Biological Systems is the worldwide market leader
in integrated pest management and disease management. Every day,
Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests
and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. Through this, we
hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with
safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing
population. Our Research & Development has frequently been the
source of biological solutions, which were subsequently adopted
worldwide. RoleAs we continue partnering with nature to achieve our
global mission, every team member at Koppert brings something
unique. The Production Planner is someone who is passionate about
numbers and data driven production planning. As a member of the
production team, they will provide data resources and analysis to
the leadership team. This information is directly used by the
leadership team to guide daily inputs to the process and support
continuous improvement. As a secondary role, you bring experience
in project management. Primary Duties and Responsibilities -
Receipt and centralization of raw data produced by all production
teams. - Daily entry of raw data into Excel tracking workbooks. -
Monitor and analyze all electronically entered production data
(Agriware). - Support Production Manager through mastery of all
data management tools while providing updates directly influencing
daily production decision making. - Interpret, analyze, and report
local and global KPI's to support continuous improvement
initiatives within Production. - Maintain stock workbooks and
monitor all production stock levels; provide weekly reports to
replenish consumable materials.Secondary Duties and
Responsibilities - Provide planning and oversight to production
initiatives as a project manager. - Support Production Manager and
Director of Production as a team member on larger Production
projects..
Requirements:
Skills and Qualifications - Demonstrate mastery of data management
tools. - Interpersonal skills to work in both an individual
analytical role and team based production environment. - Strong
attention to detail. - Awareness of individual personal schedule
and the ability to manage weekly repetitive tasks without
continuous supervision or direction. - Demonstrate fundamental
knowledge of project management, including oversight and timeline
tools, such as Gantt charts. - Demonstrate the ability to manage
project budget and reach desired outcome through managing milestone
objectives. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Experience and
Education - High School Diploma required; Bachelors in Project
Management or Supply Chain preferred. - 3+ years' coursework in
business, supply chain management, or accounting required. - 3+
years' experience in a production planner or supply chain
management position required. - 5+ years production experience
required. - Certified Project Manager preferred.What We
OfferKoppert Biological Systems contributes to better health of
people and the planet through our products to support Global
Sustainability. The working atmosphere is informal. We are a family
company and closely involved with everything that happens within
and outside our company. We are consistently looking at ways of
improvement and continuing to invest in our employees. This has
made us pioneers in the international market when it comes to
biological crop protection and sustainable cultivation
systems.Comprehensive Benefits Package to include Medical, Dental,
and Vision insurance, Employer funded Health Savings Account,
Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Life Insurance,
Wellness Program Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program,
Volunteer Day, Koppert Gear, and Generous PTO!Koppert Biological
Systems is a veteran-friendly, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally
protected status.If you want to join a global and growing
organization, please submit your cover letter and resume. At
Koppert, we learn something every day!PI175567885
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