Associate Production Planner

Libra Industries Acquisition•Richardson, TX

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

Libra Industries is a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with decades of experience delivering high-reliability electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies for customers in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets. With facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, we serve a diverse customer base that depends on us for precision, quality, and on-time delivery. At Libra, we build more than products — we build long-term partnerships. Our team members work in a collaborative, technically challenging environment where attention to detail matters and individual contributions have a direct impact on customer success.

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

Manages the flow of jobs on the production floor and helps resolve issues affecting jobs in process.
Updates reports using the MRP system, tracks shipments on the production floor, and provides status updates to internal customers.
Interfaces with Production/Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management, and Engineering to align build strategy and ensure tactical execution.
Resolves problems or conflicts that may prevent achieving customer-requested delivery dates.
Ensures all aspects of shop orders are fully planned and orders are released to the floor on time; supports shop floor planning and execution.
Supports the Planner with sizing and scheduling new orders.
As assigned by the Planner, reviews 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.
Maintains capacity resources in shop floor control to drive accurate demand planning and scheduling. Works closely with Human Resources and the Master Scheduler to keep systems updated weekly to reflect actual manned equipment capacity.
Assists Planning and others in keeping shop order start and due dates synchronized for optimal planning and order execution.
Works with Production Supervisors and supports the Production Manager with priority, capacity, and resource management.
Maintains the shop floor tracking system for shop orders and kit management, and collaborates with Supply Chain to ensure a steady, timely flow of kits to the shop floor.
Proactively monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) established by Manufacturing Management; tracks daily performance and provides feedback to drive improvements.
Other duties as assigned.