Job Title: Production Planner

Job Description

We are looking for energetic and highly motivated candidates for a production planning role in ISR & Space Solutions Windsor Locks. This position is the focal point for the execution of daily activities to deliver high-quality, highly-engineered development and production hardware on-time to its customers. The selected candidate will be responsible for the timely performance of various manufacturing tasks ranging from requirements planning through the shipment of deliverables in support of NASA and DoD Programs. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of initiative and sound judgment, working independently and as a member of an Integrated Product Team. The individual must be capable of adapting to changing conditions and work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with cross-functional IPD to ensure schedules are adhered to with a proper sense of urgency to achieve customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and advance materials through assembly and test operations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with the execution of production plans.
• Release production orders, compile historical build folders, and assemble hardware kits in support of 100% on-time starts.
• Coordinate the utilization of outside processes and the shipment of hardware to customers.
• Conduct root cause analysis when goals are not met and initiate corresponding corrective actions.
• Initiate and support process improvement initiatives.
• Understand and interpret ERP system requirements and accurately integrate complex production schedules.

Essential Skills

• Experience with planning and working with various functions.
• Experience in ITP meetings and understanding schedules.
• SAP experience or similar ERP system.
• 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6 years of experience without a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in inventory and purchasing.
• Experience on the shop floor working with engineers/inspectors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ERP experience required (SAP preferred).

Work Environment

The candidate will split time between working behind a desk and on the shop floor. The schedule for this job is Wednesday - Sunday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.88 - $39.88

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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