Van Production Planner

Company: Mickey Truck Bodies
Location: High Point
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Van Production Planner- High Point NCCompany: Mickey Truck BodiesAre you a production planner with at least 2 years of experience? Are you looking for a 100% on-site role in a family-owned, innovative manufacturing company? If so, Mickey Truck Bodies has an exciting opportunity for you!About Us: Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art truck bodies, trailers, and specially engineered vehicles. Our products are used across diverse industries including food & beverage, emergency rescue, oil & natural gas, and more. With over 400 employees across multiple locations, Mickey Truck Bodies is a family-run business with a strong legacy of innovation and commitment since 1904.Why Work With Us:Hourly pay $18-$20 per hourSchedule 7:30 am to 5 pm Mon-Thurs, 7:30am to 3 pm FridayCompetitive pay and benefitsProductivity and performance bonusesPaid vacation and sick timeMedical, dental, and vision insurance (Employee cost share)401K with company matchCompany-paid disability and life insuranceWellness plan with incentivesOpportunities for growth and developmentVan Production Planner Position Overview: As a Van Production Planner you will plan van plant production and finishing by station based on available and required manpower hours, material availability, and the optimal product mix necessary to achieve our goals. This position's core responsibility will be effectively planning van plant assembly and finishing production.Van Production Planner Key Responsibilities:Draft and maintain the van plant production and finishing planners based on weekly schedules and input from the production management teamPlan by required and available station hours, material and manpower availability, and optimal product mixAnticipate and forecast manpower needs based on orders and sales forecasts. Plan and recommend manpower moves based on van plant needsUse knowledge of Mickey processes and products to proactively address material issues and ensure all required material is available in advance to prevent material-related production stoppagesProactively review upcoming orders independently and with supervisors and engineers to catch issues. Interact with engineering, sales, purchasing, the warehouse and the machine room to resolve issues in advance of product reaching the assembly lineLearn and assist with other plant-wide scheduling and planning functions as deemed necessary by the scheduling managerIdentifying problems and help improve planning and production processesInteract with internal stakeholders to solve problems and to gain and give production status updatesUse Phoenix and Microsoft Excel to generate reports and schedulesVan Production Planner Required Qualifications:Prior van plant assembly and/or finishing experience - preferredMin of 1 year of manufacturing production experienceRegular attendance is required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customersMust be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer serviceAbility to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practicesComputer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)Lean/Six Sigma Certification or the desire to achieve Lean/Six Sigma Certification - preferredAbility to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, engineering prints, production schedules, etc.Ability to write clearlyAbility to handle and prioritize multiple tasksA desire to promote the success of the organization and production staffVan Production Planner Physical Requirements:Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to routinely sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to keyboard, turn handles, feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch. The employee occasionally moves around the office and enters the manufacturing areas.Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: This position is based in a manufacturing office environment with exposure to light-to-moderate noise from adjoining plant operations.Join Our Team: Mickey Truck Bodies is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.How to Apply: Apply now and become a part of the Mickey Truck Bodies family!Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third-party services. Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly WagePIf5e8173dbc88-25660-35947247

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