Description

Position Description: Projects Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Planner in support of Projects Aerospace and Power Generation customers. Projects Inc. is a manufacturer of complex small machined components in the Aerospace and Power Systems industries and has been in business for over fifty years. The qualified candidate will report directly to the Production Control Manager.

  

The Production Planner manages and oversees the production schedule and execution of the production plant manufacturing. Responsibilities include purchasing of materials and goods required, ensuring on-time deliveries, customer satisfaction, and effectively utilizing production capacity to meet the production plan/schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with operations regarding adherence to schedule, schedule changes, material coordination, and production problems or constraint
• Purchase order entry per requisition via ERP system
• Schedule jobs per ERP system
• Establish delivery dates that ensure on-time delivery
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely material availability and anticipate delays
• Analyze work center loading and shop flow; determine potential work center overloads; collaborate with supervisors and respective manager for resolution
• Organize and implement production work timelines and goals to ensure customer fulfillment and facility capability
• Evaluate and ensure vendor materials, products, and service conform to company standards
• Review requisitions and purchase orders for conformance to company standards
• Evaluate vendor quotes, quality, and services to determine most desirable suppliers to procure materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and sense of urgency
• Communicate with suppliers concerning shipments, late deliveries and/or expediting deliveries
• Review backlog and maintain timely release of work orders to maintain an even flow of product through the manufacturing that allows production schedules to be achieved on time
• Identify and obtain the products and services that must be obtained externally as well as through inter-company transfer
• Assess long term customer demand and forecasts to ensure appropriate capacities to ensure customer commitments are met
• Coordinate and expedite requests
• Collaborate with all departments/locations to develop/adjust required inputs for detailed production planning.
• Direct communication with customers concerning shipments, late deliveries and/or expediting deliveries.
• Responsible for managing desired Finished Goods inventory level
• Achieve weekly key performance indicators (Schedule Attainment, Efficiency & Aged Inventory)
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in lieu of education
• 5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory, or production planning
• Prior experience working with ERP Systems (Epicor preferred)
• Computer proficient to organize and analyze data and to prepare technical presentations (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge and background in manufacturing programs, i.e., Quality Management Systems (QMS), AS9100, ISO9001, Continuous Process Improvement, Lean, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to be a change agent and engage others
• Self-motivated worker
• Strong project management skills

Competencies:

• Deadline driven with solid organizational and time management skills
• Pays attention to detail with the ability to multi-task with little to no errors
• Possesses solid math and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills; attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Ability to work under extreme pressure within strict deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task; complete assignments on time
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office Applications

Pay Range: Compensation commensurate with experience.

Acknowledgments:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Projects Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Projects is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug use and abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of our employees, to the security of our equipment, facilities, and product quality. For these reasons, Projects is dedicated to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

This policy applies to all employees and all applicants for employment at Projects. Human Resources is responsible for the administration of this policy.

Pre-employment

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test after written acceptance of an offer of employment and before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and will be assigned to a testing facility designated by Projects and directed to provide a urine specimen. Collected specimens will be sent to a federally certified laboratory and tested for evidence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene use, and specimens may be tested for other illegal drug(s) and/or legal cannabis.

E-Verify

Projects, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your FormI-9 information to verify you are authorized to work in the United States. Projects, Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and have completed the Form I-9 upon hire.

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