Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Production

Planner III is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Production Planner III, under minimal supervision, plans, executes and adjusts the production schedules for products based on sales orders. Load and tracks sales orders in JDE to schedule production activities that will ensure option/selection mix and matches the build plan. Assists Production Control Manager training support personnel. Maintain detailed production build and steel supply spreadsheets for manufacturing.

Core Competencies for this position include:

• Learning

• People Relations

• Communication

• Position/Tech Knowledge

• Results Driven

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.

• Work closely with customer service and forecasting to determine orders to be slotted in weekly buckets according to production plan and availability.

• Check MRP/MPS analysis on parts before determining work order due date & quantity.

• Maintain customer order sequencing build schedule.

• Prepare and maintain kitting sheets.

• Produce list of material and purchase parts required that are late or needed immediately.

• May process and release pick sheets for welding and fabrication departments.

• Work closely with department supervisors and group leaders to ensure the production schedule is followed in a timely manner. Works closely with shop floor supervisor to resolve issues.

• Makes adjustments for problem resolution including unexpected parts shortages, bad or defective inventory, rescheduled inventory and/or any problems related to production.

• May work with any of the following product lines: Black Parts, Cutter Mainframes, Service Parts or Finishing Mowers & Zero Turns.

• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Proficient in computer data entry, retrieval and analysis skills, JD Edwards preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of production processes and systems essential.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Able to communicate with various levels within the organization.

• Able to handle multiple tasks/activities, prioritize own work and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.

• Able to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate required. Two-year college degree or associated training preferred.

• 7+ years previous experience in inventory control, production control, purchasing, scheduling or related manufacturing experience that would provide knowledge of the basic fundamentals is desired.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a Plant office environment. Will need to be able to sit for extended periods of time and frequent walking in and throughout plant/manufacturing environment. May also require occasionally stooping/reaching, walking and /or climbing stairs.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).