Production Planning Coordinator

Production Planning Coordinator 

Regular Position, Full Time 

Sacramento, CA 

If you are a forward-thinker interested in a fostering dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a Production Planning Coordinator to join our Elevator Controls team at Vantage Elevation.  

About Us 

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. 

Elevator Controls Corporation is currently looking for a Production Planning Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating the production plan to satisfy the planned level of sales, while meeting the company’s profit, productivity, and lead time and customer satisfaction goals. Will coordinate the production plan with sales objectives, resource availability and financial budgets, providing direct and consistent dialogue between operations, sales, and customer service. 

Requirements 

We are searching for a candidate with: 

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience. 

• 1-2 years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations within a manufacturing environment. 

• Understand manufacturing processes and manufacturing planning and control systems. 

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.). 

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication. 

• Lean application/implementation experience a plus. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

A typical day may include:   

• Prepares Job packages including work orders, schematics, layouts, picklists, etc., for scheduled jobs for day & week, and distributes to the Production Teams 

• Follows up with Production Team Leads to ensure that the Production Plan/Schedule is being adhered to, and escalates to Master Planner and Production Manager in case of issues or interruptions 

• Assists the Master Planner in decisions related to production priorities and expedites based on the overall business and customer needs. 

• Assists the Master Planner in managing and adjusting production schedules in response to fluctuations in raw material availability, manufacturing capacity, and demand for products.  

• Participates in daily Tiered Meeting so all efforts are coordinated to accomplish the same goals 

• Recommends viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality 

• Assists in the development and implementation of new or improved manufacturing and production control systems and procedures 

• Performs daily cycle counts of inventory to verify stock levels and accuracy, to make sure physical products match quantities on Warehouse Management Systems or ERPs. 

• Researches root causes of inventory variances, missing tags, or incorrect bin locations and helps implement corrective actions to eliminate repetitive errors.  

• Adjusts and reconciles inventory logs, documents transfers, and reports data discrepancies to management and procurement. 

• Physical demands: ability to lift up to 50 lbs., standing, carrying, walking, pushing, climbing, reaching, always following all safety rules and regulations. 

 
Benefits of Working With Us 

• Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).  

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 

• HSA 

• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Plum Benefits 

• … and more! 

Position Details 

• Full time 

• Day shifts

• Sacramento, CA 

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your curiosity, desire to learn and pro-activity then we invite you to apply.