Operations Planner

RFA Engineering•Dubuque, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Operations Planner to join their engineering team. This role will work closely with engineering and wage personnel, focusing on the scheduling and facilitation of product testing and experimental shop operations. The selected candidate will utilize state-of-the-art engineering tools and processes within a customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Ability to work up to 45 hours per week.
Ability to start as early as 5:30 AM.
Able to work 100% onsite at John Deere Dubuque Works.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Engineering Mechanical/Agricultural Degree, Business Degree, or Project/Program Management Experience.
Strong understanding of Experimental Shop practices and processes.
Strong understanding of working with Wage Personnel.
Desire to learn from others in a team environment.
Knowledge and experience in test and evaluation.
Effective time management skills demonstrated within a multi-functional team.
Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and schedule shop activities.
Must be able to adapt to changes in schedule and testing priorities.

Responsibilities

Work closely with experimental shop supervisor to plan and schedule project work.
Oversee build activities in a wide range of test facilities.
Work closely with wage personnel to complete VISION work requests.
Run reports, manage work requests, and document progress updates.
Create detailed plans for each project to outline execution strategy, including objectives, schedule, and cost.
Drive contact with the leadership team throughout the project lifecycle to understand/set expectations, establish timelines, and grow the relationship.
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to identify and allocate the necessary resources for each project.