Material Resource Planner (MRP)

GE Vernova•Bangor, ME

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports production control by monitoring output requirements, including planning, expediting, and shipping. The Material Resource Planner will also support project activities as assigned and interface with team members across quality, production control, and operator roles. Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining work orders and routings in the ERP/MES system, managing Access Databases, and updating production schedules. The role involves ordering material, performing inventory and farmout transactions, and monitoring safety stock levels to maintain accurate warehouse inventory. Additionally, the planner will support and lead annual physical inventory preparation, manage Part/BOM master data, and retrieve drawings/BOMs from PLM systems. The position also requires monitoring and maintaining packaging material needs, performing material handling duties (including fork truck operation), and safely performing rigging tasks and lifts using cranes. Travel between company locations is required, necessitating a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a company vehicle. Effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to maintain accurate records are essential. The role requires the use of computers, understanding engineering drawings and specifications, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2-year post-secondary degree and basic computer knowledge and experience
OR 2 years of experience in a similar production support position requiring the use of prints, gauges, and quality forms and basic computer knowledge and experience
Fork truck operation required
Must be able to travel between Griffin Road and Maine Avenue locations as needed
Must maintain a valid driver’s license
Ability to use computers as required for the position
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive company vehicle

Responsibilities

Support production control; monitor output requirements: planning, expediting, and shipping
Support project activities as assigned
Interface with team members including quality, production control, and operators
Create work orders in ERP/MES
Maintain/create Routings in ERP/MES
Maintain/manage Access Database(s)
Update production schedule (Excel/Access & ERP)
Order material in ERP
Perform inventory transactions in ERP
Perform farmout transactions in ERP (Reqs., Routings, etc.)
Monitor safety stock levels and maintain accurate warehouse inventory
Support/lead annual physical inventory preparation
Manage Part/BOM master data in ERP
Retrieve drawings/BOMs from PLM system(s)
Monitor and maintain packaging material needs
Perform material handling duties as required
Safely perform required rigging tasks and lifts using cranes and related equipment
Travel between Griffin Road and Maine Avenue locations as needed
Communicate effectively and work well with others
Maintain accurate written and computer records
Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
Use computers as required for the position
Perform other duties as assigned
Obey all safety rules including wearing personal protective equipment
Comply with all practices and procedures
Qualify for and utilize specialized personal protective equipment (e.g. respirator), as required for the position.
Perform a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities by effectively utilizing cross-training and multi-skilling.
Foster a safety culture by engaging in and supporting Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits, training sessions, related activities, and compliance with Life-Saving Rules (LSR).
Ensure that all products consistently meet or exceed the quality standards and customer expectations.
Identify and address any quality issues promptly to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction.
Deliver the products/services right the first time, every time, with focus, using standard work and lean to ensure both safety and quality objectives are met and sustained.
Embrace innovation and a continuous improvement/lean mindset through collaborative efforts with Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost/Culture initiatives supporting the overall success of the Bangor and GE Vernova Teams.
Innovate and solve problems rapidly with rigor, transparency, and to Stop Work when needed.
Complete all required certifications promptly and within designated timeframes.
Adhere to established company standard work procedures and continuously seek process improvements.
Complete all required training promptly and thoroughly.
Treat others with dignity and respect while being committed to proactively solving problems, raising concerns, and working collaboratively as one team.
Communicate with transparency, integrity, and respect to foster positive working relationships.
Take ownership of work and roles/responsibilities so each individual and each team is accountable for delivering on commitments

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)