Associate Production Planner

Libra Industries Acquisition LLC•Richardson, TX

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Planner Assistant manages the flow of jobs on the production floor and helps resolve issues affecting jobs in process. This role updates reports using the MRP system, tracks shipments on the production floor, and provides status updates to internal customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other related business tools.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production environment involving material planning, production planning, and/or master scheduling, including analysis within an MRP-based system.
Proficiency with an MRP-based system, including data entry, interpreting data, and understanding basic operations and interdependencies.
Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean practices.

Responsibilities

Interface with Production/Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management, and Engineering to align build strategy and ensure tactical execution.
Resolve problems or conflicts that may prevent achieving customer-requested delivery dates.
Ensure all aspects of shop orders are fully planned and orders are released to the floor on time; support shop floor planning and execution.
Support the Planner with sizing and scheduling new orders.
As assigned by the Planner, review scheduling and rescheduling requests for existing orders, analyzing the bill of materials and production requirements to determine Libra’s ability to meet the requested delivery date.
Maintain capacity resources in shop floor control to drive accurate demand planning and scheduling. Work closely with Human Resources and the Master Scheduler to keep systems updated weekly to reflect actual manned equipment capacity.
Assist Planning and others in keeping shop order start and due dates synchronized for optimal planning and order execution.
Work with Production Supervisors and support the Production Manager with priority, capacity, and resource management.
Maintain the shop floor tracking system for shop orders and kit management, and collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure a steady, timely flow of kits to the shop floor.
Proactively monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) established by Manufacturing Management; track daily performance and provide feedback to drive improvements.
Other duties as assigned.