Production Planner, Metal

Production Planner, Metal in Norcross, GA

Are you a detail-oriented planner with a passion for optimizing production processes? We are looking for a Production Planner to join our dynamic team at our Norcross, GA, facility. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently, fulfilling customer sales orders on time and in full.

What You'll Do :

Independently manage the daily review and assessment of ERP-generated Planned Orders to determine manufacturing, material sourcing, and subcontracting needs, ensuring seamless operations.

Work closely with Project Managers, Design Teams, and Operations to validate project requirements and manufacturing capabilities, accurately creating production Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings for timely execution.

Monitor and manage inventory levels for raw materials, resale items, and stocked finished goods, driving effective material resource planning (MRP) settings to enhance planning visibility.

Coordinate adjustments to project delivery time frames as needed, maintaining clear and concise communication with Project Managers and Operations Scheduling.

Collaborate with upstream and downstream stakeholders to address any discrepancies in material design setup, configuration, production BOMs, or routings, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Maintain capacity plans across different work centers to provide guidance on manufacturing lead times, helping to streamline operations.

Evaluate material outsourcing versus manufacturing options, facilitating analysis to promote the most cost-efficient approach while meeting customer service level expectations.

Project and Process Improvement Activities :

Collaborate with various functions to roll out new processes and best practices, proactively exploring opportunities to exceed customer service metrics and improve working capital efficiency.

Develop new solutions and implement continuous improvement projects within Planning functions, ensuring alignment with upstream and downstream teams.

Participate in new product development teams, contributing to product introductions and sourcing / production transitions.

Provide ad hoc data analysis and reporting to the business as needed, supporting informed decision-making.

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

2+ years of SAP ERP system knowledge or equivalent systems experience, along with 2+ years of intermediate-level experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

APICS certification or the willingness to become certified.

Ability to read production drawings and translate requirements into production BOMs and routings, with knowledge of production procedures in a Made-to-Order (MTO) and / or Engineered-to-Order manufacturing environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with a highly collaborative work approach, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively.

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values : Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to :

• Excellent healthcare options : Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance : Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security : Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement : Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options : Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot : Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell : Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle