Production Planner
Company: Koppert Biological Systems
Location: Howell
Posted on: May 14, 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!PI175567671SDL2017
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