Production Planner

Responsibilities include develop and manage the execution of the production schedule as a result of line of balance output, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and program delivery commitments. Communicates to business product support managers and program managers the manufacturing status, expected completion dates and production cost /schedule risk analysis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with procurement, production manager, quality, engineering, and program management, and other supply chain disciplines to proactively plan, schedule, and effectively manage development, production, and aftermarket support environments.
• Manages and has ownership of execution of items associated with their planner code, to include:
• a. Release of internal jobs to the factory
• b. Release of purchase requisitions
• c. Manage disruptions in the internal factory (shortages, MRB, internal and external constraints)
• d. Provides feedback to internal customers
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Monitors internal and external supply chain alignment – identifies and resolves potential constraints, maintains line of balance (build through) and purchase requests for the production or purchase of components / parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
• Plays an integral part of product Integrated Product Teams (IPT) by effectively interfacing with internal customers daily, schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
• Assists management in the development and execution of action/ workaround plans for assigned products/value streams to maximize scheduled on-time completion. Analyzes supply and demand data and reports to determine critical path constraints. Performs product lead time analysis.
• Manages manual demand for top/down & bottom-up releases, facilitates ECN/ECP changes and coordinates production cut-ins. Reviews excess material for possible consumption in other jobs. Creates material transfers, borrow/payback transactions and PO change requests.
• Detailed understanding of supply chain principles.
• Thorough understanding of the following: various production planning and inventory techniques and practices, Capacity Planning, various forecasting techniques and their application.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent partnering and team building skills.
• Required: Word, Excel, Outlook, Prior MRP software experience
• Preferred: PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix, Oracle ERP Software
  
  

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree or 1-2 or more years of moderately professionally related experience preferred. 1-3 years MRP experience & CPIM certification preferred

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines

Primary Location

US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

First Shift

Relocation

Unavailable

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

03/26/2025, 1:42:29 PM