Planner II

6362b6c7-9592-452e-9fa3-97848679358e•Lake Forest, CA

16h•$27 - $37

About The Position

Bal Seal Engineering’s Planner II supports manufacturing operations through work order and inventory maintenance. The role uses MRP and ERP-based planning tools to determine production requirements, release and maintain work orders, coordinate workflow between departments, and help ensure products ship on schedule. The Planner II also monitors shipment progress, coordinates carrier pickups, maintains outbound shipment records, and communicates production constraints and changes with relevant teams. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; some college and APICS certification are preferred. Candidates must have at least four years of experience in production coordination or material management in a manufacturing environment. The role is based in a typical manufacturing environment, with regular desk work and movement around the building to gather information. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Employment is contingent upon meeting the ITAR definition of a U.S. person, as required by U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least four years of experience in production coordination or material management in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to make informed decisions.
Ability to establish and standardize procedures.
Self-motivated, goal-driven, and able to work independently.
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Experience with ERP systems, especially Oracle and E1.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Windows XP, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Strong math aptitude.
Must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. person for employment.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
APICS certification.
Understanding of Continuous Improvement practices such as Lean or Six Sigma; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Use MRP to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and coordinate requirements as needed.
Plan and release work orders in response to MRP messages and production needs.
Schedule, coordinate, and expedite work within and between departments to maintain product flow.
Participate in morning meetings to communicate expedites, upcoming shipments, and constraints affecting shipments.
Maintain records of orders received, work completed, and inventory, and coordinate changing due dates with Customer Service.
Match workload, staffing, and equipment capacity to inventory, and identify and resolve major work order discrepancies.
Provide input to the Master Schedule to meet shipping dates based on sales forecasts or customer orders.
Use ERP-based planning tools to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and advise Inventory Control.
Prepare production reports and maintain work order releases based on customer demand.
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data, and calculate manufacturing process, tool, and human resource requirements.
Confer with department supervisors to determine progress and communicate Document Change Orders.
Prepare outbound letters and shipment packages.
Monitor and track shipments and work to resolve delayed or late shipments.
Schedule carrier pickups and maintain records of outbound shipments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.