Production Planner

You will be responsible for working on assigned projects across departments including Quality, Sourcing, Engineering and Operations to create requisitions for materials and services, track status of purchase orders to update project schedules and be a contributing team member to developing best practices in support of continuous improvement. You possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and proven competencies with ERP systems and other computer software (e.g.; Oracle and Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.)

Location: Bethlehem, PA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Responsible for all planning activities relative to EPD pump projects
• Reviews manufacturing requirements generated by Engineering and then time-phases the requirements to support the Integrated Master Schedule
• Determines material requirements from engineering and need by dates based on production schedules and contract delivery dates
• Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, quality, production, engineering, testing, and scheduling
• Plans parts requirements for layouts (kitting) and assemblies
• Prepares work orders/purchase requisitions for the production or procurement of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Also, prepares routings, pick lists, and shop job packets
• Assists management in resolving problems concerning over-shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellations
• Monitors and records status-to-plan data
• May lead activities of non-exempt personnel
• Recommends inventory levels to meet project requirements.
• Other duties as necessary
  
  

What You Bring

• Must be a sole U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances
• Bachelor’s Degree in or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of production, material, or project planning experience
• Prior experience working in the Defense Industry is preferred
• Knowledge or experience with Government contracting projects
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics
• Having worked in project teams
• Strategic sourcing experience/skills
• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships
• Self-starter, highly motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven
  
  

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.