Manufacturing Planner

Job Description:

Shift: First Shift

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Works with purchasing, stockroom and other related departments to schedule and plan activities to ensure on-time delivery in support of the Company operations. Will expedite and track material to support the required schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate material delivery from warehouse to production in support of the production schedule

• Review production schedule and work with appropriate departments to coordinate production activities

• Develop, issue and maintain manufacturing work orders

• Expedite material as needed

• Work with vendors to receive Return Material Authorization (RMA) to return and track returned defective material

• Work with production to track parts request issues and requisition sheets for defective parts to meet schedules

• Ensure that deliveries meet or exceed contract requirements

• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD

  Other Job Functions

• Assist management and finance in reconciling any manufacturing related issues

• Other duties may be assigned

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  None
  

Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors and ability to lead and direct

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

Ability to adhere to workplace rules

Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of grammar

Effective time management and prioritization skills

Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

HS Diploma or equivalent

A minimum of 4 years of materials experience in a related industry

Intermediate experience with MS Office

Working knowledge of MRPs and APICS

Working knowledge of electronic and mechanical assembly strongly preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and production environment

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboard, mouse, phone, 10-key)

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

EEO/M/F/D/V

As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042, we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18th 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th 2022, subject to approved medical, religious or other accommodation
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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From: Kratos Defense