Production Planner

Description/Summary

Under the general direction of the Manufacturing Manager, this position is responsible for the coordination and execution of subassembly completion schedules. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with reasonable accommodation when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities on subassemblies to meet or exceed manufacturing due dates.
• Communicates with purchasing and master planning regarding material requirements to support releases and work in process. 
• Supports administration of manufacturing work orders through performing work order splits and quantity adjustments.
• Reviews master production schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

General Requirements

• Uphold organizational values of Passion, Integrity, Respect, Ownership, Customer Focus, & Ethics
• Takes a professional and tactful approach when interacting with co-workers, customers, and clients
• Possess and develop skills required for the position; including but not limited to basic math, understanding and interpretation of blueprints, use of precision measurement tools.
• Effectively communicate via spoken and written means, as well as in one-on-one and group settings
• Ability to accurately interpret and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently as well as a team 
• Ability to adapt to changing situations 
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement; efficiency, safety, quality, production, and cost savings
• Ability to utilize applicable computer software programs 
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning and problem solving skills
• Maintain and promote a clean, FOD free, and organized work area.
• Verifies and maintains accuracy of routers and other applicable documents for completeness
• Be safety-minded and follow all company policies, safety policies & procedures, and practice safe work habits. Such as, but not limited to; use of proper PPE, safe lifting techniques, and building security.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as scheduled

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

Bachelors Degree or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.