Process Planner I

Horsburgh & Scott Company • Cleveland, OH

5d

About The Position

The Process Planner I structures customer orders in the ERP system by building project frameworks and creating production routings and purchasing orders to fulfill customer requirements. The role analyzes cost factors, prepares estimates from customer specifications and Application Engineering data, and creates Baan budgets for quoted activities. It establishes initial project schedules and action plans, develops manufacturing routings and material requisitioning standards, and coordinates with sourcing, manufacturing, and other departments to address capacity or supplier issues and meet schedule commitments. The position also requires understanding technical requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a similar technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Energetic, self-directed, and capable of working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Ability to learn gear and gear-drive manufacturing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid data-entry skills and ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Baan MRP software.
• Ability to read and understand customer drawings and blueprints.
• Creative thinker and problem solver with critical and analytical thinking skills for troubleshooting.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and compile data on factors that may influence costs.
• Prepare cost estimates based on customer specifications and Application Engineering data.
• Create Baan budgets for quoted activities.
• Establish initial project master schedules based on order receipt and determine the action plan and requirements needed for completion.
• Methodize jobs and apply appropriate fabricating times.
• Work with sourcing and manufacturing to resolve daily or weekly capacity and supplier issues, and expedite as needed to meet schedule commitments.
• Develop accurate manufacturing part routings that support Engineering-designed drawings.
• Develop and understand material requisitioning standards for purchased items.
• Read and understand technical requirements on purchase orders and drawings, and input requirements as needed.
• Work cross-functionally across departments to support the required work scope.
• Develop an understanding of H&S manufacturing capabilities and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level