Planner I/II

CoorsTek, Inc.•Worcester, MA

38d

About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Planner I/II Responsible for obtaining materials, components and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 8 years’ education and work experience; plus experience and knowledge in operations of business.
Perform detail-oriented tasks utilizing high language skills and intermediate math skills.
Employ good written and oral communication skills
Read and analyze complex information.
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

APICS or CPM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Check requisitions, obtain quotations, examine bids and awards jobs.
Develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.
Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Identify, define, and recommend issues for quality control.
Interpret technical data in mathematical or diagrammatical form.
Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Recommend new policies or procedures as necessary.
Plan and establish production schedules and follow-up performance against estimates.
Supervise assembly of statistical data on demand patterns, usage, etc.
Approve process specification and design standards for processes within area of responsibility.
Manage planning functions on a day-to-day basis.
Maintain inventory records and requisitions, ingredients/supplies as necessary to meet delivery schedules.
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities between departments.
Understand and meet or exceed quality standards; seek to minimize error rate.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts. Support and help to implement new ideas.
Assist in any and all areas assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
Employee Recognition Programs
Mentorship Program
Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!