What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Production Planner position at SPT Labtech?
SPT Labtech is a global supplier of innovative lab automation products for the life science markets. Our solutions save time and material costs and simplify complex operations. We are natural innovators. We create, design and manufacture high quality, robust and innovative automated laboratory equipment for academic, pharmaceutical and biotechnology research
Reporting to the Sr. Production Planner, the Jr. Production Planner is responsible for developing production planning and control strategies to maximize the use of our resources in order to meet production specifications and schedules. You will need to be analytical in your approach as well as being a good communicator and able to collaborate and work closely with the production teams.
Work closely with the Sr. Production Planner on the following:
- Provide estimated manufacturing time for assemblies and align with production team on recommended efficiency improvements.
- Analyze and report on production status and activities, create daily reports, identify and address issues for minimal disruption to production activities.
- Drive data accuracy and inventory transaction accuracy.
- Work with purchasing to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Work internal or supplier material issue.
- May coordinate the shipping/logistics for deliverables directly to the customer.
- May identify long lead procurement and fabrications needs.
- May pull material from inventory locations to meet manufacturing requirements.
- Work as a key team player with operations, procurement and technical personnel to address production demands and resolve issues.
- Work to develop and implement best practice manufacturing planning systems within the Covina facilities.
- Contributes to achieve World Class material flow.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
