Stopped jobs Planner

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Stopped Jobs Planner to join the Lighting Sector Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI. The Stopped Jobs Planner will provide a liaison between manufacturing engineering, fabrication, paint, assembly, purchasing and sales departments in matters concerning stopped or delayed production. Follow progress of orders through plant in accordance with priority production schedule. Contact production supervisor in connection with special handling, availability of materials, delays, and changes in promise dates. Contact vendors concerning material shortages and delivery promises. Anticipate probable delivery failures and take appropriate corrective action. Direct delivery of materials to production departments.

What Will You Do?

Essential Job Functions:

• Under general direction, coordinate assembly, paint, fabrication / assembly operation, and purchase components, analyze requirements, release manufacturing orders to meet department needs and provide quick turnaround on stopped or delayed manufacturing orders.
• Evaluate and respond to requests on stopped or delayed orders. Take the lead to gather information and quickly return manufacturing orders to production. Create and schedule various plant operations including, but not limited to, the following: delayed, rework and new manufacturing orders.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers, track support, programmers and department management to gather basic information on required rework operations. Offer recommendations and alternatives for improvement to meet customer requirements in a timely manner. Resolve quality issues, monitor status of components to ensure smooth return to production and adjust problems requiring assistance relating to bill of material errors, defective material and design issues.
• Work closely with MC Clerk on RMA’s and disposition of returned product. Evaluate returns for cost savings.
• Evaluate and respond to Engineering Change Notices as it relates to inventory and production requirements.
• Review inventory levels, determine component availability and impact of removing existing inventory to satisfy immediate requirement. Prepare paperwork and properly label components for issue and return to stock. Prepare paperwork and log scrapped components.
• Determine status of existing inventory when components are scrapped in Assembly and coordinate process; inspect, use as is, return to vendor, etc.
• Pursue and resolve vendor rejects to meet customer requirements. Provide liaison between plant operations and Purchasing / Material Control. Work with vendor (and purchasing department) to meet customer requirements. Pursue alternatives with Purchasing and Engineering for delayed components.
• Maintain stopped order report and delayed order form. Evaluate to ensure proper information is provided, updated and distributed in a timely manner.
• Assure the maintenance of the Epicor System with regard to accuracy; bill of material, inventory adjustment, rework, scrap, manufacturing orders and bill of material level reduction.
• Utilize departmental records and files, create and update current procedures, suggesting improved procedures and responsibilities for schedules and processes assigned this position.
• Maintain various reports including Stopped Order Report, Scrap report and other such reports as requested.
• Participate in company programs and committee groups established to improve quality, reduce costs and satisfy customer requirements.
• Recommend items related to continuous improvement, evaluation and recommendations for departmental improvements for workflow, procedures and computer enhancements. Reduce or eliminate non-value-added tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Active participation in ongoing individual training/development program.
• Set goals and objectives with Manager; look for ways to improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions in work area.
• Report abnormalities in equipment, machines, programs and processes.
• Perform backup functions to other team members and Manager as instructed. Engage in cross-training to support back-up efforts as directed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Knowledge of MRP theory and application.
• 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills as required to discuss training, general direction and other position-related tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to display strong customer service skills.
• Must be professional in appearance and attitude and possess the ability to work in a professional manner with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• High level of self-initiative and dependability.
• Must be flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.
• Must be flexible and willing to pitch in as needed.
• Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Must possess positive, "can do" attitude.

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer
• Printer
• Facsimile
• Photocopier
• Telephone

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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