PRODUCTION PLANNER (GERMAN & ENGLISH SPEAKER)

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.
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Fuller’s (NYSE.
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Founded in , with revenue of $3.
billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.
Position Overview.
The Production Planner reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the production process to ensure that products are manufactured on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
They act as the bridge between various departments, including Sourcing/ procurement, Manufacturing, Sales and Customer Service, ensuring efficient workflow and resource utilization.
The role of a Production Planner is critical to the success of manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production flow, cost efficiency, and timely delivery to customers.
Primary Responsibilities.
Production Scheduling.
Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
Coordinates with production supervisors to align schedules with workforce and equipment availability.
Resource Planning.
Ensure the availability of raw materials, components, and equipment required for production.
Collaborate with Raw Material Planners to manage inventory levels and order materials as needed.
Workflow Optimization.
Monitor production processes to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Communicate to Customer Service updates on production status and address any issues impacting delivery.
Data Analysis & Reporting.
Analyze production data, track progress, and adjust schedules as necessary.
Reports on production performance, delays, and corrective actions.
Coordination with Stakeholders.
Liaise with operations, engineering, and R&D teams to align production activities with market needs and project timelines.
Quality Control.
Ensure that production activities adhere to quality standards and specifications.
Work closely with quality team to resolve any production defects or concerns.
Minimum Requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering or business administration Language skills.
Proficiency in Portuguese and English Computer skills.
familiar with SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Personal skills.
teamworking, reliable, persistent, good communicator, very good sense of time; ability to work under timely pressure and prioritize Preferred Qualifications.
Fluent in German #LI-SC1 H.
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Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
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Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms.
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Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate.
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Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.