Material / Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials between various departments, ensuring the timely completion of production orders.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust as necessary to meet changing demands and prioritize urgent orders.
• Collaborate with production planners, supervisors, and other stakeholders to plan and schedule production activities.
• Track and manage inventory levels, ensuring that materials and supplies are available when needed and minimizing production delays.
• Communicate production status, delays, and issues to relevant stakeholders, including management, sales teams, and customers.
• Identify bottlenecks or potential delays in the production process and propose solutions to improve efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Conduct regular inspections of production areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records, including work orders, production reports, and inventory logs.
• Continuously evaluate and improve production processes and procedures to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling.
• Experience working with a cross functional team.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement concepts.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and production planning software.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks (if required).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement concepts is desirable.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required to meet production deadlines.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Starting pay is $33.00/Hour. Is this rate acceptable? Yes/No

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Jules / Cost Point: 1 year (Required)
• Part Handling: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing / Aerospace: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Merritt Island, FL 32953 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $36