Planner/Scheduler
Sr. Planner
EDUCATION/PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Degree in business administration or related field and/or APICS certification preferred. Must have 3 years in production planning within a manufacturing environment. Prior experience as a Sr. Planner preferred. Aerospace industry is preferred. Must have experience in an AS400 based MRP system with knowledge of MAPICS software preferred. Must be able to operate a PC. Knowledge of Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Word is preferred.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Insure the flow of material to customers using proper production control procedures. Oversees schedules for specific products, insures all shipment goals are met and acts as a liaison between the customer, sales/contracts and manufacturing. Typically responsible for shipment dollars in excess of 3M per quarter, or has impact to business greater than the products planned i.e., Deltadynes . Organizes and coordinates departmental meetings involving PC personnel to discuss new planning techniques or instruments to improve efficiency.
PECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OR AREAS UNDER INCUMBENTS CONTROL
Manages, daily, the master schedule for a specific set of products. Assists PC Manager, sales/contracts and other internal support departments to develop a long-range program to facilitate production, procurement, quality and shipment requirements. Directs the facility, and specifically all PC personnel, on daily priorities in order to meet customer requirements. Responsible for maintaining/reducing inventory as determined by annual inventory targets. Assists PC Manager in scheduling and monitoring overtime of analyzers and expediters. Must be accomplished to meet annual budgetary constraints. Will assist PC manager in preparation of annual reviews for Analyzers and Expediters. Coordinates with Rework representatives to insure material needs are met in support shipment plans. Responsible for coordinating activities of PC personnel in support of quarter end needs i.e., scheduling of shifts, overtime, etc. Develops quarterly shipment plans for facility to adhere with shipment goal. Communicates periodically to management progress against the shipment goal. Works with manufacturing, engineering and procurement to develop lead times and standard lot sizes, then monitors actual results and revises them accordingly. Chairs weekly production meetings and is responsible for communicating information necessary for the meeting.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. This position is required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the supervisor. Must have the ability to effectively communicate, giving clear and concise verbal and/or written instruction. This position is next in line for a Principal Planner position within the department. Responsible for handling special projects as assigned by management. Must appear and maintain professionalism at all times. Will interface with key members of management and customers.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Restrictions are limited only by the individual s inability to perform essential job duties and where an unsafe condition would result for the individual or surrounding employees. Must be able to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.