Production Planner I

PAC SEATING SYSTEMS LLC•Palm City, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, prepares, controls production schedules and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame. Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization. PAC/ LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Requirements

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
Excellent communication, both written and verbal
Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must be proficient with MS Suite (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficient with ERP/MRP software
AA/AS degree and/or 2-6+ years related experience
BA/BS degree with 2-5+ years related experience

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain build plans and schedules to meet customer demand and company commitments
Assist in developing policies and procedures for planning and production control departments
Assist in investigating root causes for unfavorable trends and report to Supervisor
Coordinates all functional department inputs for the scheduling of finished goods and intermediate products within the Master Scheduling time horizon
Able to review customer contracts for information relevant to scheduling constraints.
Establishes and distributes a work plan for each phase of project
Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilities
Monitors activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule
Prepare project reports for management, clients or other stakeholders
Maintains Manufacturing Lead Times (MLT) and Standard Hours
Ensure Master Planning Schedule (dates, progress, and notes) support the current production delivery schedule.
Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and associated services are provided as needed.
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data
Creates and reviews shortage reports for assemblies and test articles
Communicate priorities for processing workflow through receiving, inspection, stores, or other departments to ensure timely delivery
Analyze impact of non-conforming materials (MRB) to determine the appropriate action plan and ensure that internal departments follow up as required
Communicates change in the production schedule to align the Value Stream revenue recognition
Identify product and build flow improvements to eliminate non-value-added operations
Assist in providing Make/Buy analysis on manufactured parts
Create standard production work orders, expense work orders, and rework orders
Assist with developing routing operations for guidance of production technicians
Competent in all aspects of work responsibilities of Production Control