About Orion Cordage

For 150 years, Orion Cordage has serviced some of the largest consumers and distributors of cordage in North America, covering virtually every industry. We are a value-driven company with a rich heritage of domestic manufacturing. The fact we are renowned for our high-quality products is testament to the people who make up our dynamic team.

Job purpose

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating the production schedule for the plant. The Production Planner forges a plan considering the available staffing, machine time, customer requirements, raw materials, and other resources needed to achieve maximum efficiency and output while delivering top-notch customer service.

The Production Planner will be required to work on-site 5 days a week at Orion Cordage’s Winslow, ME location: 953 Benton Ave, Winslow, ME, 04901

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and establish the weekly production schedule based on the master schedule by monitoring and analyzing multiple sets of data (production, shipping, inventory) to maintain an efficient and accurate production schedule
Lead Plant Scheduling meetings
Issue/receive work orders and maintain work order control/accuracy
Coordinate with manufacturing for work allocation and requisite changeovers
Monitor raw materials and finished goods inventories and cycle counts
Lead cycle count program and report any discrepancies to the Master Scheduler
Support tasks associated with inventory control as required
Track progress of production; review factors which affect schedule and make appropriate adjustments
Report any raw material concerns to Purchasing and the Master Scheduler to ensure sufficient raw materials are available for production needs
Coordinate with Shipping to ensure timely production and delivery; address shipping exceptions as required
Coordinate with Engineering for set-ups, BOMS and product specifications
Coordinate with Maintenance Manager for scheduling preventative maintenance based on Master Schedule
Coordinate inter-company exchange of raw materials, equipment, and finished goods
Follow all safety protocols and procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
Participate in training and development activities as needed to improve skills and knowledge
Other related duties as assigned

Skills and qualifications

Required:

· Minimum of 2 years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment

· Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

· High level of attention to detail

· Self-confident in a manufacturing environment

· Excellent computer software literacy with Visual, Access, and Excel

· Excellent organizational skills

· Strong work ethic

· Self-starter attitude

· Practical experience with MRP/ERP systems

· Familiarity with supply chain management

· Developed leadership skills would be an asset

Physical Requirements:

Must be capable of heavy lifting - Up to 50 lbs.
Strong physical dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Able to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (machinery, alarms, etc.)
Near Visual Acuity – Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers
Far Visual Acuity - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
Peripheral Vision - Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Why join Orion Cordage

Join a stable, value driven company that builds mission critical products
Receive a competitive salary with annual reviews
Be part of a family where you can find long term, full-time, stable employment with benefits
Work in a fast-paced environment, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Language:

English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Winslow, ME 04901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Orion Ropeworks, Inc.

New Jobs

Production Planner