Production Planner

About

• SPX is a global multi-industry manufacturing leader committed to operational excellence and execution. With operations in over 35 countries with over 17,000 employees, we specialize in a diverse range of products serving various industries including power and energy, process equipment, vehicle diagnostic tools, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and oil and gas. 
• We are currently recruiting talent to focus on innovation, expert technology, service and product leadership that will provide critical solutions that help businesses around the globe perform at optimal levels. We hope you will consider joining our dynamic team.

Business Unit Description

• SPX's Flow Technology segment designs, manufactures and markets engineered solutions and products used to process, blend, meter and transport fluids in addition to air and gas filtration and dehydration. Recognized for its leading brands and turnkey systems capability, the Flow Technology segment has global operations which serve the Food & Beverage, Power & Energy and Industrial markets.

Business Unit Description

• SPX Flow Technology Houston is a leading manufacturer of industrial pipeline valves serving oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and municipal markets worldwide. Our diverse product lines include pumps, valves, closures, and filtration equipment. Recognized for best practices in manufacturing, strategic sales channels, and wide product breadth, we strive to enhance customer satisfaction on a global basis.

Job Summary

• Plan, schedule and control inventories and availability of production materials and components necessary to support the timely manufacture, assembly and shipment of product need to satisfy customer requirements and desired inventory levels for the Focus Factory.

Qualifications

• Previous SAP 6 experience required
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate, efficiently, a personal computer, printer, calculator, fax and copy machine.
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees.
• Requires good interpersonal skills, verbal and written.
• Four year degree in business or related field, APICS participation desired (certification is the desired goal) and Three - Five years’ experience in related field in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Controls the movement of materials through the focus factory, maintain records of perpetual inventory and location information; controls and directs the flow of materials in and out of storage locations; maintains record accuracy through the performance and administration of a cycle counting routines and location verification.
• Develops performance measurements and parameters as relate to inventory regulation, product throughput, planning priorities, cost controls, housekeeping and safety measures and quality conformance.
• Plans and schedules incoming supplies and materials as required to support the focus factory.
• Prepares the required reports, charts and graphs and other measurement information.  Collects data and inputs information into detailed reports and planning systems. 
• Keeps records and control documents to support factory measurements and procedures.