Associate, Production Planning
About The Position
The Associate, Production Planning reviews and acts on work in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to create, schedule, adjust, and release manufacturing orders. The role monitors production progress and expedites materials and assemblies at all levels. It compiles and analyzes information on production schedules, capacity, and material requirements using internal tools. The planner works with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, stockrooms, and shop-floor personnel to resolve shortages, discrepancies, and non-compliance incidents. The role also maintains the accuracy of work-order bills of material and operations, and prepares data-based reports and recommendations for Operations, Contracts, and Program Management to support internal and external demand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 2 years of prior related experience, or at least 4 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or other highly schedule-based environments.
- Established analytical skills and ability to identify and propose solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to analyze material configuration and job-order status using Windows-based computer systems and software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Power BI or similar systems experience.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Familiarity with inventory management, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Use MRP systems to create, schedule, adjust, and release manufacturing orders for multi-level products in support of production and delivery requirements.
- Analyze material and component availability to support timely manufacturing-order release and uninterrupted production flow.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to expedite parts and resolve shortages that affect production schedules.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to maintain accurate planning parameters, including lead times, lot sizes, labor standards, and setup hours.
- Monitor production operations and order status to support on-time completion and adherence to shipping schedules.
- Implement production schedules while balancing labor loading and capacity requirements across manufacturing areas.
- Review schedules and bills of material to determine material requirements and align supply with production demand.
- Expedite the movement of materials, parts, and assemblies within and between departments.
- Collaborate with stockroom, shop-floor, and cross-functional teams to resolve known and unexpected material shortages.
- Collect and analyze planning data to identify risks, support corrective actions, and improve schedule performance and production efficiency.
- Travel less than 10%.
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
