Material Planner and Production Scheduler
Unox, a global market leader in the production of high-end ovens and certified as a Great Place to Work® in Europe for the seventh consecutive year, is seeking a Material Planner and Production Scheduler to join our growing U.S. team. This is an on-site position based at our Denver, North Carolina facility (or insert correct city, if different), reporting directly to the Operations Manager. This role ensures seamless coordination between procurement, production, and sales targets—maintaining a steady flow of materials, cost-efficient purchasing, and on-time product delivery. The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking with a proactive, people-oriented approach that supports Unox’s culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end material flow, including manufacturing planning, purchasing transactions, and internal distribution.
- Collaborate with the Production and Order Management Teams to align production schedules with sales forecasts.
- Generate purchase orders, monitor material availability, and ensure timely supply to meet production goals.
- Work with suppliers to ensure materials meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
- Coordinate with internal departments on timelines, supplier payments, inventory control, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Track production volume and customer demand to develop accurate production schedules.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for material or production delays.
- Prepare cost estimates, performance reports, and forecasting updates.
- Support lean management initiatives using Kanban, JUNJO, and Kaizen systems.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date ERP data on material flow, locations, and inbound deliveries.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and constructive feedback throughout the organization.
- Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in production scheduling, material planning, or procurement.
- Strong understanding of Kaizen and Lean principles.
- SAP experience required; experience with warehouse management systems preferred.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities with a people-oriented, process-driven mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Why Unox?
Continuous Innovation:
Unox is at the forefront of technology and innovation, offering employees opportunities to engage in pioneering, challenging projects.
Work Environment:
We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years in Europe. Our culture values collaboration, positive energy, and teamwork, supported by regular company events and development opportunities.
Professional Growth:
We invest in our people through continuous training, individualized coaching, and clear career paths that foster personal and professional growth.
Work-Life Balance:
Unox promotes a strong Wellbeing program with benefits and flexible policies that prioritize balance, satisfaction, and overall employee wellness.
