King Retail Solutions: Production Planner, Estimator

Position Summary:The Production Planner, Estimator works as a part of our Client Services team to manage many evolving groups of parts in our ERP driven manufacturing environment.

They work with Detailers, Estimators, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Production Supervisors to ensure that Bill’s of Materials and Routings are accurate and effective at meeting client demand and flow.

The Production Planner, Estimator collaborates with our creative team on the design of new parts from a manufacturing engineering approach Familiarity with manufacturing environments is required and essential to the success of the project.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Analyze and define scope of projects parts.Complete accurate Bill of Materials and Routings in MRP system.Perform routine job costing and adjust BOM’s, Routers, and cost parts accordingly.Consistently review all existing client program work to ensure client and company goals are being achieved and improved upon when possible.Responsible for timely part number set up to facilitate and meet production deadlines.Follow up on job order progress and issues in Production, as needed or requested.Proactively communicate, maintain, and complete accurate Item Master records.Collaborate with others of the Client Services team, the management team, Sales, Production, Scheduling, Shipping, and Installation to form a complete action plan for the project.Assist Account Managers and Project Coordinators with identifying completeness of job orders.Review shop drawings and architectural drawings, cost estimates and various reports for accuracy and completeness.Work in production to ensure first articles meet client quality expectations and time estimates through factory work centers reflect sustainable practices.Work in production to review and update product techniques for production optimization.Assist in organizing and actively participate in and/or lead Production ‘kick off’ meetings.Collaborate with the Installation Team on projects to identify any concerns prior to production.Collaborate with manufacturing Supervisors and Leads to assess ‘best practice’ for manufacturing processes.Collaborate with Assembly & Shipping to identify best packaging and crating practices.Act as the primary point of contact for all Production related concernsCommunicate and distribute information regarding potential production schedule deviation(s) due to changes, labor or material shortages, or any other schedule interruptions.Effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.Education & Experience:HS Diploma or GED equivalent; AA or BS degree preferred; 1 to 2 years of relatedor progressive experience in product development, research and development, production planning, or other related experience in manufacturing; or equivalent combination or education and experience.King Retail Solutions offers:Competitive salaryCompany parties and eventsMedical, Dental, and Vision plan401(k) with company contributionFlexible Spending AccountShort-Term Disability (company provided)Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceProfit SharingTuition ReimbursementPaid holidays and Paid Time Off