Production Planner

Nesco Resource, a national staffing firm, has partnered with a leading defense client in order to identify a Production Planner.

Salary up to 95K DOE.

FUNCTION :

Responsible for the release of materials to operations and the coordination of material flow between departments. Manages the workflow priorities and resolves material issues to meet on-time deliveries. Provides accurate reports on the location and progress of materials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Execute, plan, and control programs through operations (manufacturing, test, quality, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of products to the customer.
• Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments, and communicates with various department managers / supervisors, to resolve any material issues.
• Reports program status and schedule at meetings, and as required, to Senior Management, Program Manager, and Engineering.
• Performs complex transactions in MRP system. Compiles and maintains MRP generated reports and Excel spreadsheets of Work In Process (WIP) status including location of material, shortages, open sales orders, material delivery dates and Can-Build status.
• Prepares purchase requisitions by calculating lead-time, floor scrap, minimum ordering level and set-up factors, to schedule parts required to support assembly schedules.
• Expedites and works with purchasing and planning to eliminate materials shortages and to meet delivery dates as well as long term goals.
• Analyzes Bills of Materials (BOM's) and drawings.
• Release kits to production with proper travelers, operation sheet, and applicable documentation.
• Reports / resolves any problems or difficulties impacting the on-time delivery of jobs.
• Follow processing of internal Manufacturing Orders (MO's) to assure that items and assemblies will be completed on schedule.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECN's) so that WIP is at current revision.
• Process Discrepant Material Reports (DMR's) to ensure replacement material is transferred to WIP or ordered, and to purge discrepant and effective material from production orders, kits, and stock.
• Research and resolve inventory and kit discrepancies.
• Assure production orders are closed out in MRP system prior to shipping.
• Maintains a positive work environment by professional and courteous conduct and communications with others, including supervisors, co-workers, clients, and vendors.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

This job description does not describe or imply these are the only duties to be performed. Team Member will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by team member's supervisor / manager as necessary.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.