Capacity Planner plans, measures, and monitors operating limits and capacities of an organization. Forecasts and plans capacity requirements to ensure alignment with department or unit and determine variance from production schedules, resource levels, and inventory demand. Being a Capacity Planner identifies and troubleshoots production issues or bottlenecks that impact plant capacity. Coordinates with internal stakeholders like engineering, sales, and marketing to understand and develop current and forecasted plans. Additionally, Capacity Planner utilizes manufacturing data and reports to drive key insights into efficiency, production rate, and other performance metrics. Produces reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas needing improvement. Recommends process and equipment improvements to optimize production capabilities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Capacity Planner occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Capacity Planner typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Opportunity:
Now is your chance to help move America's freight as a Capacity Planner (CP) with Roehl Transport, a Forbes Magazine Best Mid-Sized Employer, and an ATA Presidents' Award-winning carrier!
As a CP, you ensure our markets have an optimal balance of available drivers and loads. You assign highly productive freight to drivers, minimize unpaid miles, and ensure on-time delivery. Daily, you collaborate with our customer service team to ensure we have the right mix of freight for each day and that appointments are scheduled. Additionally, you work with our Fleet Managers to ensure drivers stay productive while providing flawless service to our customers.
The Fit:
In this role, you put together a giant puzzle each day. You think several steps down the road to ensure that our drivers stay productive and our customer receive flawless service. You work directly with customers, fleet managers, and your customer service team to develop business, find creative solutions and build strong relationships established on trust. Therefore, you must possess the following skills
The Wage:
You will earn a competitive salary and have the opportunity to earn two monthly bonuses. Additionally, you are eligible for medical, dental, 401k, profit sharing, and paid time off. We even offer tuition reimbursement if you are interested in advancing your education.
The Company:
Roehl Transport was founded by Everett Roehl in 1962 when he began providing motor carrier service with a single truck. Sixty years later, Roehl Transport, still family-owned, has grown to one of the nation's largest, most progressive, and safest transportation and logistics companies.
At Roehl Transport, our values guide our daily interactions with each other and our customers. Each day we live our values of Safety, Driver Driven, Innovation, Unity in Diversity, Delivering Success, and Do the Right Thing. We work hard and have fun collaborating as we accomplish our goals.