Production Planner

Description

At Spartronics, our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). We also offer value-added services from early-stage engineering support to manufacturing testing, design for excellence and sustaining engineering for the full product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,700 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

At Spartronics, the Production Planner is a liaison between Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Program Management. The role’s primary responsibility is to develop production schedules for the Williamsport plant based on available material and labor capacity. This role will lead material review meetings each week to communicate shortages, priorities, or issues to Manufacturing and Program Management.

  Primary or Major Responsibilities:

• Works with the Manager of Production Scheduling to create a Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Manages and develops production plans based on customer demand.
• Review and release work orders to meet production plans ensuring adequate material quantities are available through the proper use of material profiles.
• Coordinate with Purchasing concerning purchase items that impact the MPS or Production Plan.
• Communicate all changes to the production schedule to the program managers, manufacturing, and manufacturing support functions, securing approvals and authorizations as required according to the production scheduling guidelines.
• Resolve obsolete/End-of-life part issues with the program managers and purchasing.
• Report, analyze, monitor, and disposition any excess material in conjunction/coordination with the program manager.
• Attend production status meetings as required.
• Work with online material ordering system.
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• All other duties as assigned.

 Safety:

Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Provincial, and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

Requirements

• Associate degree required in a relevant field, BA preferred
• Five (5) plus years of progressive experience in the production planning/master scheduling function(s).
• Effective communication skills both written and oral. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Power Point, and Teams
• Proficient with material resource planning systems and software.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative industry.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to projects that have a significant impact on national defense and technology advancements.

All applicants must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. We can not provide visa sponsorships.

Our Commitment: At Spartronics, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our culture at Spartronics values accountability, unity, respect, and transparency. These winning values are the lifeblood of our business. We embrace diversity through people who believe in these values. Embracing our employees’ differences enables us to be a stronger team.

Join Our Journey: If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. 
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4. We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.