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SolarEdge Technologies · 1 week ago

Production Planner

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

SolarEdge Technologies is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, and they are seeking a Production Planner to ensure the efficient operation of the production process. This role involves coordinating production schedules, managing vendor relations, and collaborating with various departments to meet customer demands while optimizing resources.

Responsibilities

Production Scheduling: Create and maintain production schedules that align with customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory levels. Balance the need for timely production with efficient resource utilization

Contractor Manufacturing: Manage close relations with manufacturing vendor to ensure production planning meets production targets and schedules

Material Planning: Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure that necessary raw materials, components, and resources are available for production. Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to avoid shortages or overstock situations

Demand Forecasting: Adjust production plans to address customers’ demand and accommodate fluctuations in demand

Capacity Analysis: Evaluate the production capacity of the facility and ensure that production plans are feasible based on available resources, equipment, and labor. Identify potential bottlenecks and develop strategies to mitigate them

Communication: Coordinate with various departments, such as production, procurement, sales, and logistics, to ensure smooth information flow and alignment of goals. Keep stakeholders informed about production timelines and any potential issues

Priority Setting: Determine the priority of different production orders based on customer needs, order deadlines, and resource availability. Adjust schedules as needed to address urgent orders or changes in requirements

Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover

Risk Management: Address potential production-related risks, such as supply chain disruptions, equipment failures, or workforce shortages. Develop contingency plans to minimize the impact of such risks

Qualification

Production PlanningERP SoftwareAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingLean ManufacturingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field

Proven experience as a production planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in using production planning and ERP software

Preferred

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies – advantage

Company

SolarEdge Technologies

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SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology.

Founded in 2006

Herzliya, Israel, IL

1001-5000 employees

http://www.solaredge.com

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