Planner, Operations

Howmet Aerospace•Fontana, CA

2d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Operations Planner will be responsible for establishing weekly and monthly requirements to support the plant sales forecast, throughput requirements and targeted inventory levels. Ensures goods manufactured are produced in a cost-effective way that meets quality specifications. Improves a company's production and distribution processes. Responsible for making sure the schedule is followed during production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties and responsibilities include the following: other duties may be required and assigned at any time. Responsible for increasing manufacturing speed, reduction of lead times, and controlling operating costs through the application of Theory Of Constraints (TOC) and maximization of daily throughput. Responsible for creating monthly revenue plan based on customer demand and goals of the organization. Responsible for meeting weekly shipment targets. Responsible for on time delivery performance to customer requirements. Works closely with the inside sales and inside shipping departments to identify and mitigate risks to ensure product ships as planned. Coordinate with outside shipping for any revenue related drop ships. Collaborates with various departments, including management, to align goals and priorities. Will perform back up responsibilities for various outside processing planners when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
A highly organized and detail-oriented individual who knows how to manage overlapping projects, keep track of deadlines, and efficiently uses their time.
Are strong analytical thinkers with problem-solving skills and mathematical abilities, with great communicators who are persuasive and good at presenting information.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as Throughput, Productivity, Overtime Hours, and Cost.
Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Establishing weekly and monthly requirements to support the plant sales forecast, throughput requirements and targeted inventory levels.
Ensuring goods manufactured are produced in a cost-effective way that meets quality specifications.
Improving a company's production and distribution processes.
Making sure the schedule is followed during production.
Increasing manufacturing speed, reduction of lead times, and controlling operating costs through the application of Theory Of Constraints (TOC) and maximization of daily throughput.
Creating monthly revenue plan based on customer demand and goals of the organization.
Meeting weekly shipment targets.
Ensuring on time delivery performance to customer requirements.
Working closely with the inside sales and inside shipping departments to identify and mitigate risks to ensure product ships as planned.
Coordinating with outside shipping for any revenue related drop ships.
Collaborating with various departments, including management, to align goals and priorities.
Performing back up responsibilities for various outside processing planners when needed.
Other duties as assigned.