Production Planner
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Solid - Minneapolis, MN 55427Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year
MISSION
PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.
ABOUT PD
Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.
Summary
We are looking for an ambitious, curious and optimistic Production Planner to plan and manage the manufacturing process. This role works with the project team, engineering/proto, purchasing, production and logistics to coordinate products through the manufacturing processes. This position creates purchase orders, reviews build information and generates production orders for the operations teams to execute. This role will support D365 ERP system data to ensure the proper information has been input, updated and completed to process the work.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Accountable to the manufacturing process and overall manufacturing plan
Directly supporting D365 ERP system input and data validation
Responsible for assisting the upload of product details from engineering/proto into the ERP system
Coordinate with supply chain team to ensure vendor deliverables and timing
Create purchase orders and production orders to facilitate projects to the production floor
Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, conflicting information, material delivery dates, QA Inspection and communication between project team, engineering and manufacturing
Follows all safety and workplace policies
Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
Follows all safety and workplace policies
Competencies and Skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Experience with ERP operational data in a manufacturing environment is a must
Experience with reading mechanical and construction drawings
Experience with common construction materials and general mechanical assembly
Analytical problem solving and facilitation skills
Attention to detail in data management is a must
Knowledge of computers and the use of computer programs including yet not limited to Word, Excel and Adobe PDF
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to effectively interface with others
Ability to work independently with little supervision or management
Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
Education/Certification
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Manufacturing, Communication, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Engineering
Experience
1-3 years of industry experience, including Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Communication and/or Project/Account Management. Experience using Microsoft Office Products
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday
Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
8 Paid Holidays
Flex Time
STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance
FSA and HSA Options
Voluntary
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Recognition
English as a Second Language Education
Online Training Opportunities
Qualifications
Company at a glance
Limited only by how big brands can dream, PD is uniquely equipped to handle design, production and installation of fixtures as well as creative and mechanical design, printing (Litho, Screen, Die-Sub & Digital) with just about any material imaginable. These synergistic, diverse capabilities allow for agile solutions scalable to any logistical scenario. As a front-end partner, PD finds the most cost-effective, executable solutions to connect the world’s leading brands with shoppers. And they’ve been doing it for over 75 years.
Founded in 1938 as Process Displays, the company grew with a deep commitment to relationships and in response to its clients expanding needs. In 2010, the company rebranded as simply PD with 2 core service divisions:
PD Tempo – Big Impact Dimensional Signage & Displays
PD Solid – High Performance Fixtures & Environments
From concept stores, shop-in-shops & large scale rollouts to short-run, fast-turn POP & seasonal POS kits, PD offers brands a way to do more instore-all at the true speed of retail.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Time
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement
- Professional Development
- Employee Recognition
- English as a Second Language Education
- Online Training
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