Planner

Job Summary :

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

The Production Planner will work cross-functionally to ensure the company meets customer deadlines and expectations, achieves production goals, and operates within budget. This role involves scheduling production, ensuring materials, machines, and workspaces are optimized for manufacturing, and monitoring overall operations, including incoming orders, supply chain, and inventory issues. The Production Planner will identify constraints, collaborate with other departments and management to resolve issues, and coordinate communication through the Program Management department to the customer. Additionally, the Planner will evaluate workforce needs and work collaboratively with the Integrated Business Planning Manager to align workforce capacity with customer demand.

Detailed Responsibilities :

Program Level Loading : Balance customer needs with internal business priorities to level-load programs.

SIOP Contributions : Identify upcoming constraints (e.g., material, process), prioritize assembly order, highlight potential upside opportunities, and anticipate bookings.

Work Order Management : Release and manage work orders for assigned programs.

Sales Order Management : Maintain accurate sales order ship dates and establish shipment schedules.

Workflow Planning : Plan and schedule workflows for departments and operations based on established manufacturing sequences and lead times.

Subcontract Oversight : Monitor schedules and scopes of assigned subcontracts.

Production Schedule Revisions : Revise schedules to accommodate design changes, labor or material shortages, and backlogs, while collaborating with program, production, and engineering management.

Master Scheduling : Develop master schedules to determine operation sequences and lead times required to meet shipping dates based on sales forecasts or customer orders.

Status Tracking : Confer with department supervisors to monitor the status of assigned projects.

Production Reporting : Prepare reports related to labor hours, work orders, and material readiness.

Expediting : Expedite operations that delay schedules and adjust schedules to address unforeseen conditions.

Capacity Analysis : Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to calculate manufacturing processes, tools, and workforce requirements.

Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and production quality.

Other Duties : Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience : 2-5 years of directly related experience. Experience in a job-shop environment (low / medium volume, high product mix) is preferred.

Technical Skills : Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems and business tools is a plus.

BOM Expertise : Familiarity with complex BOM structures and process flow.

Problem Solving : Strong cross-functional problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate risk and implement mitigation strategies.

Government Contracts : Experience working with government contracts is preferred.

Additional Skills :

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is advantageous.

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